These easy healthy Halloween apple monsters turn green apple wedges into spooky snacks with Biscoff spread, pumpkin seed teeth, strawberry tongues, and edible eyes. Ready in just 10 minutes, they're perfect for Halloween parties, after-school snacks, or a spooky movie night. You might also like my Babybel cheese monsters.
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Quick Summary - Halloween Apple Monsters
I use Granny Smith apples for their bright green colour and tart flavour. Smooth Biscoff spread adds a sweet, lightly spiced filling, while the pumpkin seed teeth and strawberry tongues give the monsters their funny expressions. Beth (Effortless Foodie)
🕒 Ready In: 10 minutes
👪 Serves: makes 12 monsters
🍽 Calories: 124
🥣 Main Ingredients: Green apples, Biscoff spread, pumpkin seeds, strawberries, and edible eyes
👩🍳 Difficulty: Easy
👌 Why this recipe? There's no cooking involved, and you only need five ingredients. Once an adult has cut the apple mouths, children can help decorate their own monster faces.
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These easy to make apple monsters are not only a fun and healthy Halloween treat but also a great way to get kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables.
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Why you'll love this recipe!
- Quick to prepare - ready in 10 minutes, with no baking required.
- Only five ingredients - a simple shopping list and easy substitutions.
- Fun to decorate - children can add the teeth, tongues, and eyes once the apples are prepared.
- Easy to scale up - each apple makes four monsters, so you can adjust the quantities for your party.
Ingredient notes
A full ingredients list along with Metric and US Customary measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
Green apples - Granny Smith apples give the monsters their bright green colour and crisp, tangy bite. Other firm eating apples work too.
Biscoff spread (cookie butter) - choose the smooth version for filling the mouths and attaching the eyes. Smooth peanut butter or sunflower seed butter are alternatives.
Pumpkin seeds - use shelled pumpkin seeds to create the teeth. You'll need four per monster.
Strawberries - cut into thin triangular slices to make the tongues. Pat the slices dry if they're particularly juicy.
Edible eyes (candy eyeballs) - attach with a small dab of Biscoff spread. Raisins or chocolate chips also work.
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Variations
- Different spread - swap the Biscoff for smooth peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Different eyes - use raisins or chocolate chips instead of edible candy eyes.
- Different teeth - try sunflower seeds or small pieces of pretzel in place of pumpkin seeds.
- Red apple monsters - use firm red apples for a different colour.
- Funny faces - give some monsters one eye and others three, adjusting the number of edible eyes you need.
Make it even better
Add protein and healthy fats - use smooth peanut butter or almond butter instead of Biscoff spread.
Reduce added sugar - choose a nut or seed butter with no added sugar and use raisins for the eyes
How to make Green Apple Monsters
One: Wash and thoroughly dry the apples. Cut each apple into quarters and remove the core and seeds.
Two: Carefully cut a small V-shaped opening into the skin side of each apple wedge to make the mouth. Leave enough apple underneath to keep the wedge in one piece.
Three: Spread a little Biscoff inside each mouth, reserving some to attach the eyes.
Four: Gently press four pumpkin seeds into the upper edge of each mouth to form the teeth.
Five: Place a thin triangular strawberry slice inside each mouth to make the tongue.
Six: Attach two edible eyes to each monster using small dabs of Biscoff spread.
Seven: Serve straight away, or cover and refrigerate until needed.
Serving suggestions
Arrange the apple monsters on a Halloween snack platter with clementine pumpkins and Babybel monsters.
For a larger party spread, add air fryer mummy dogs, Halloween cookies, or Halloween bark. They also make a fun after-school snack or a fruity addition to a movie-night platter.
Storage
Fridge - store in a covered container for up to 24 hours. The cut apples may brown and the decorations may soften, so they're best served fresh.
Make ahead - prepare the decorations in advance and assemble shortly before serving. If you cut the apples ahead, lightly brush the exposed surfaces with lemon juice, cover, and refrigerate. Pat dry before decorating.
Freezing - freezing isn't recommended because the apples lose their crisp texture.
Troubleshooting guide
Why won't the spread stick to the apples?
The cut surfaces may be wet. Pat them dry before adding the Biscoff.
Why do the apple wedges break when I cut the mouths?
The opening may be too deep. Cut a smaller V-shape and leave a sturdy layer of apple underneath.
Why do the eyes keep slipping?
Dry the apple skin and use a small dab of spread behind each eye. Press gently to secure.
Why are the apples turning brown?
Cut apples brown when exposed to air. Assemble close to serving time, or lightly brush the cut surfaces with lemon juice before patting dry and decorating.
Apple monsters FAQs
Granny Smith apples are a good choice for their green colour and firm texture. You can also use another crisp eating apple.
Yes. Smooth peanut butter, almond butter, or Nutella can be used to fill the mouths and attach the eyes.
Yes, although they look and taste best freshly assembled. Keep them covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
More Halloween recipes
- Halloween Bark
- Easy Halloween Cookies
- Soul Cakes
- Babybel Monsters
- Air Fryer Mummy Dogs
- Clementine Pumpkins
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Recipe
Easy Halloween Green Apple Monsters
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Equipment
- Knife
Ingredients
- 3 Green Apples
- 2 tablespoon Biscoff Spread
- 48 Pumpkin Seeds
- 3 Strawberries sliced
- 24 Edible Candy Eyes
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples. Then, use a sharp knife to quarter the green apples and slice off the core and seeds from each quarter.3 Green Apples
- Cut a v-shape into the centre of each apple quarter to create the monster's mouth. Repeat this process for all three apples.
- Spread a layer of Biscoff spread into the mouths.2 tablespoon Biscoff Spread
- Press 4 pumpkin seeds into the top of the mouth to form the monsters teeth.48 Pumpkin Seeds
- Place a triangular piece of sliced strawberry into each mouth to form the tongue.3 Strawberries
- Secure the edible eyes (or raisins) with a little Biscoff spread.24 Edible Candy Eyes
- Serve immediately or cover and chill in the fridge.
Notes
- Makes 12 apple monsters: allow 2 per serving.
- An adult should prepare the apples and cut the mouths.
- Smooth peanut butter or sunflower seed butter can replace the Biscoff.
- Raisins or chocolate chips can replace the edible eyes.
- For the best appearance and texture, assemble shortly before serving.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Freezing isn't recommended.
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
These are so gorgeously gory and the kids will love them. That strawberry tongue is perfect too.
Kali Alexandria says
So adorable! I will be making theses with my nieces. Thank you!
Toni says
These are really cute!! They're so fun to make and eat!
Gloria says
What a cute and healthy treat for Halloween. I will make some for the grandkids this weekend. They will love them.
Jess says
How adorable are these!? And love that these are healthy with all the Halloween junk out there it is nice to have a healthy fun treat.