Dessert

No Bake Apple Donuts Recipe

ByRita Bennet December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

Introduction

No Bake Apple Donuts are a fun and healthy twist on the classic treat, perfect for a quick snack or a playful dessert. These colorful apple slices are topped with your favorite spreads and a variety of delicious toppings, making them both tasty and visually appealing.

A white plate holds four apple slices cut like rings with the centers removed, each topped with a layer of smooth light brown peanut butter and colorful toppings. The front apple slice is decorated with bright M&M candies arranged around the edge, showing red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and brown colors on the orange peanut butter. Behind it, another slice has five white mini marshmallows evenly spaced on the peanut butter. At the back left, one slice is covered with larger dark brown chocolate chips scattered on its peanut butter. Next to it, another slice has rainbow sprinkles spread on the peanut butter. In the background, small white bowls contain more chocolate chips, marshmallows, peanut butter, rainbow sprinkles, and M&M candies. Three whole red and yellow apples sit on the white marbled surface near the plate photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 apples
2 tablespoons cream cheese

2 tablespoons frosting
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

2 tablespoons Nutella
¼ cup mini marshmallows

1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
½ banana, sliced
2-3 fresh strawberries, sliced

1 tablespoon granola
1 tablespoon sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Wash the apples thoroughly and slice them vertically into several slices about 1/4-1/2 inch thick.

Step 2: Remove the top and bottom portions of the apple and discard them. Use a round cutter to remove the center of each slice to create a donut shape, discarding the cores and seeds.
Step 3: Pat the apple slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Step 4: Spread your choice of cream cheese, frosting, peanut butter, or Nutella evenly over the top of each apple slice.

Step 5: Add your favorite toppings such as mini marshmallows, mini chocolate chips, sliced banana, fresh strawberries, granola, or sprinkles.
Step 6: Serve immediately and enjoy your colorful, no bake apple donuts!

Tips & Variations

Try swapping sprinkles for chopped nuts to add extra crunch and a nutty flavor.

Use honey or maple syrup as an alternative spread for a more natural sweetness.
For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with coconut yogurt or a nut-based spread.
Chill the apple slices for a crisp, refreshing snack before serving.

Storage

Store any leftover prepared apple donuts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day to keep the fruit fresh. For best texture, it’s recommended to assemble the apple donuts just before serving to prevent the apples from browning. If needed, you can re-spread toppings after chilling.

How to Serve

Four round apple slices with a hole in the middle are placed on a white plate on a white marbled surface. Each apple slice is spread with a smooth layer of light brown peanut butter. The top left apple slice is decorated with colorful round sprinkles that include purple, green, red, orange, yellow, white, and blue. The top right apple slice is topped with eight small white marshmallows evenly spaced around the edge. The bottom left apple slice has a circle of colorful M&M candies in yellow, red, green, blue, orange, and brown arranged around the edge. The bottom right apple slice is covered with scattered chocolate chips. Around the plate, there are three white bowls; one filled with chocolate chips, one with colorful round sprinkles, and one with creamy peanut butter. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other fruits besides apples?

Yes, firm fruits like pears or firm peach slices work well as a base for this recipe. Just ensure they are sliced thick enough to hold the toppings.

How can I prevent the apple slices from browning?

To slow browning, you can dip the apple slices in a mixture of lemon juice and water for a few minutes before drying and assembling. This helps maintain their fresh appearance.