No-Bake Peanut Apple Candies
These no-bake peanut apple candies are a delightful and healthy dessert option, made with apples, roasted peanuts, and dark chocolate, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without added sugar.
Servings: 12 candies
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces sweet apples (about 300 g total) Use ripe, sweet apples for the best flavor.
- 150 g roasted unsalted peanuts Roasted unsalted peanuts offer a richer taste; avoid flavored or salted options.
- 150 g dark chocolate Should ideally be at least 70% cocoa for health benefits.
- a little cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon butter (optional) Use for extra flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the apples into pieces without peeling them, and remove the core.
- In a pot, stew the apple pieces over medium heat until they turn into a puree, about 10 minutes. You can add a little cinnamon and butter for extra flavor if desired.
- Grind the roasted peanuts in a food processor until they resemble crumbs.
- Combine the stewed apple puree and ground peanuts in the food processor, blending until well mixed.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes to firm it up.
- With wet hands, form small balls from the mixture to prevent sticking.
- Place the balls back in the refrigerator for another 10 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bowl until smooth.
- Roll each ball in the melted chocolate until fully coated.
- Place the chocolate-covered balls on parchment paper to set.
- Refrigerate for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm up before serving.
Notes
These candies pair well with a cup of herbal tea for a relaxing afternoon snack. Store the candies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.