Snack Attack

Sleep, work, play, exercise. Always on the go? We share 5 delicious apple snacks to keep you going like a Boeing!

Snack #1: Plain yoghurt with apples, nuts and cinnamon
What can be simpler than half a cup of plain Greek yoghurt to which you’ve added sliced JOYA® apples, unsalted nuts and a good sprinkling of cinnamon? It certainly makes for a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened yoghurt.

Pack in a plastic container and pop into your lunch bag for a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack. If you’ll only be enjoying your snack later in the day, roll the sliced apple in a squirt of lemon juice first – this way, the apple won’t turn brown.

Snack #2: Apple, peanut butter and honey stacks
Get the kids to help – these little snacks are easy and fun to make.

• Core a JOYA® apple and slice it into rounds (best for Mom to help with this bit).
• Squirt some lemon juice over the apple.
• Spread each slice with salt- and sugar-free peanut butter (the healthier choice).
• Add a small dollop of honey (optional).
• Sprinkle with unsalted, chopped nuts or seeds and stack up. Yum!

Snack #3: Apple and pineapple smoothie
No time for lengthy meal prep? Smoothies are the way to go.

• Core and slice a JOYA® apple, and place in your smoothie maker.
• Add 2 slices of pineapple.
• Add 30ml cold milk and 30ml plain Greek yoghurt.
• Add a dollop of honey if you like.
• Blend until smooth, decant in a glass and enjoy.

Tip: Add a tablespoon of whey protein for an extra energy boost.

Snack #4: Apple chips
Apple chips are quick and easy to make, and oh-so crunchy.

• Preheat your oven to 110°C.
• Slice a few JOYA® apples really thinly, using a sharp knife.
• Spread the slices neatly onto a buttered baking sheet, making sure not to overlap.
• Add a sprinkling of cinnamon.
• Bake until the edges start to curl. Be sure to keep an eye on things – you don’t want your apple chips to, um, burn to a crisp!

Snack #5: Chocolate-dipped apple slices
Use good-quality dark chocolate for these wicked little snacks.

• Slice a few JOYA® apples into wedges and brush with lemon juice.
• Break a 100g slab of chocolate into smaller pieces.
• Melt the chocolate and a tiny dollop of butter over a double boiler (you can use two tight-fitting saucepans). Stir throughout.
• Once melted to a smooth consistency, cool slightly.
• Insert a toothpick into each apple wedge and dip one half in the chocolate.
• Stick the other half of the toothpick into half an orange (round side up) to allow the chocolate to set.

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