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This easy healthy candy apple is a viral recipe that's gluten free, vegan, refined sugar free, plant based, no added sugar, paleo friendly. On a cutting board lined with light brown parchment paper is a freshly made candy apple that's round with a popsicle stick in the center as a handle. Coated in a thick layer of rich dark chocolate and rolled in crushed peanuts. The inside shows a thin caramel date layer and crispy white apple.
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Healthy Candy Apple (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: 3 ingredient, clean eating, gluten free, healthier, healthier dessert, no bake, no bake dessert, paleo, plant based, refined sugar free, vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 apple (any color)
  • 6 medjool dates (pitted, you might need more or less depending on how many apples/size)
  • 1 bar chocolate (or chocolate chips, how much you use will depend on the size of the apple)

Instructions

  • Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and place pitted dates opened on top, forming a square.
  • Place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap on top of the dates.
  • Roll out until it's a thin layer. Carefully remove the top layer of parchment paper.
  • Place an apple on top of the flattened dates in the center. Option to add a popsicle stick in place of the stem.
  • Use the plastic wrap to help lift the date layer up and around the apple, like you're wrapping it. Make sure it sticks to the apple by gently pressing.
  • Melt chocolate by microwaving for 30 sec, stir, and repeat until smooth.
  • Dip the apple in the chocolate to cover completely. Or use a spoon to coat it.
  • If adding toppings, add them to a separate bowl and roll the apple until it's covered.
  • Set in the fridge until chocolate has hardened. Slice and enjoy!