Is peanut butter on apples healthy?

The bottom line. The apple and peanut butter combo is a classic snack that's delicious and nutritious . Both apples and peanuts are loaded with nutrients that promote your health in a variety of ways, including reducing inflammation, promoting heart health, and controlling blood sugar levels.

Does eating a spoonful of peanut butter before bed help lose weight?

You may be pondering how, with such a high energy level, peanut butter could possibly help someone lose weight . If you eat classic peanut butter before going to bed, you will boost thermogenesis in your body as you sleep, which means you will burn more calories and energy overall while you sleep.

Will apple and peanut butter spike blood sugar?

Apple slices and peanut butter The natural sugar in apples can also satisfy a sweet tooth, curbing cravings (ADA). Paired with one tablespoon of peanut butter, you will have a diabetes-friendly snack that contains healthy fats, fiber, and protein to promote blood sugar control .

What's the healthiest peanut butter to eat?

Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter Creamy Smucker's Natural Peanut Butter came up the most when we asked dietitians for the best peanut butter, particularly because it's economical and meets the dietitians' requirements of being made of just two ingredients: peanuts and salt.

Is it okay to eat apple and peanut butter before bed?

"Peanut butter contains healthy fats that raise serotonin levels," says Young. "Serotonin is a feel-good mood hormone that may help you relax." You can also spread peanut butter on apple slices to satisfy your sweet tooth or fill celery sticks with the creamy goodness if you need a crunchy snack.

Is it OK to eat peanut butter every day?

It is OK to eat peanut butter every day, but in moderation . Do not eat more than 2 tablespoons, approximately 32 grams, a day. This protein-packed spread is made by blending roasted peanuts into a thick paste and contains various nutrients that promote good health.

What fruits pair well with peanut butter?

A classic pairing like apple or banana slices and peanut butter are a safe bet and will leave your sweet tooth satisfied without any guilt. You can also think outside the box and try other fruits like strawberries, blueberries, pears, peaches, or raspberries.

Apple Snack Squares Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2024)

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posted by Christy Denneyon Aug 25, 2016 (updated Sep 7, 2022) 12 comments »

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These Apple Snack Squaresare a mixture between a bar and cake filled with apples, walnuts, and cinnamon.

APPLE SNACK SQUARES

The whole month of August my husband has been staying at a hotel. Not for what you think – all things are good in the Denney household.

He’s been at football training camp for the Dolphins away from home. I don’t usually announce what he’s doing but now that he’s home and the bad guys can’t get me, I feel comfortable telling you.

Without fail, every time he leaves – sometimes the same day, the whole house falls apart. Murphy’s Law I guess. This year the A/C went out (the hottest time of the year in Florida), the sink broke (try cooking like I do without water in your kitchen), and the ice dispenser stopped working (hello warm protein shakes). That was all in the same week.

My husband and I have traditional roles in our marriage. He handles the lawn, car, and broken stuff. I do the cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

Just because that’s how it naturally happened not because we are assigning each other tasks. Ya’ll, I can fix a sink but it will take me DAYS and a lot of Diet Dr. Pepperto do it.

I actually fixed the sink – and the A/C, but it mentally and physically took it’s toll. Kids, eat croutons for dinner and wear what you wore yesterday.

So I’ve been doing some baking therapy. Currently I have these on my counter and an entire Chocolate Coconut Sheet Cake (coming soon). It really relaxes me and I’m so glad to have him home. Hallelujah.

These Apple Snack Squaresare a mixture between a bar and cake filled with apples, walnuts, and cinnamon.

They’re not too sweet but their texture is what won me over. Crackly top with a chewy, soft middle. Makes the whole house smell like fall.

You want to use green apples here because they’re tart and compliment the sweetness of the bars.

The dough is thick so you want to use your hands to press it down evenly into the pan.

The batter isn’t too sweet on it’s own so we sprinkle some butterscotch chips on top. Apple and butterscotch pair well just like in thisButterscotch Apple Pecan Cobbler.

Bake these Apple Snack Squares for 35-40 minutes at 350. You can cover it with a foil tent if it starts to get too brown.

OTHER APPLE RECIPES:

Apple Muffins
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Apple Crisp Pizza
Snickers Apple Salad
Apple Crisp
Easy Apple Dumplings

Apple Snack Squares

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These Apple Snack Squaresare a mixture between a bar and cake filled with apples, walnuts, and cinnamon.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 25 minutes mins

Total Time: 35 minutes mins

Servings: 16 squares

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
2-1/2 cups self-rising flour, (see Note for substitute)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups diced peeled tart apples
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup butterscotch chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350° and spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine sugar, eggs and oil. Stir in flour and cinnamon (batter will be thick). Stir in apples and nuts. Spread into prepared pan and sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool before cutting.

Notes

As a substitute for EACH cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup. (So for this recipe you would need 3-3/4 teaspoons baking powder and 1-1/4 teaspoons salt for the 2 1/2 cups flour.)

Source: Taste of Home. Added another teaspoon of cinnamon and didn't peel my apples.

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Author: Christy Denney

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originally published on Aug 25, 2016 (last updated Sep 7, 2022)

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12 comments on “Apple Snack Squares”

Miss — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 @ 19:50:36 EDT Reply
These apple squares were the perfect dessert for our back to school potluck. So easy and they disappeared quickly.
- Christy Denney — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 @ 01:05:13 EDT Reply
  So glad you liked it!
Cathy Pitlyk — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 @ 14:29:49 EDT Reply
I have everything to make these, except…the canola oil. Do you think I could use butter?
- Christy Denney — Sun, 01 Oct 2017 @ 22:14:00 EDT Reply
  Yes, totally!
Cassie — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 @ 14:04:52 EDT Reply
These were great. I added a little bit of unsweetened applesauce, used 1 1/2 cups sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar, and since I didn’t have enough butterscotch chips, I added a mixture of butterscotch and salted caramel chips. The kids love ’em!
- Christy Denney — Sun, 04 Sep 2016 @ 22:45:16 EDT Reply
  Ooh! I bet the caramel chips were awesome.
Shawnna — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 @ 18:15:56 EDT Reply
Hey girl This looks so yummy! Glad your hubby’s home!
- Christy Denney — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 @ 15:14:45 EDT Reply
  Me tooo!!
Nathan — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 @ 12:38:45 EDT Reply
These look great for just having around the house or for when company comes over. Maybe even a good bribe for the kids!
- Christy Denney — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 @ 15:16:30 EDT Reply
  I like how you think!
Sara — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 @ 08:32:33 EDT Reply
These look good.
Do you know your homepage has programing issues? The photos are huge, have to scroll two monitor lengths to get through one photo.
- Christy Denney — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 @ 15:17:16 EDT Reply
  I’m looking into it! Sorry about that.