Healthilicious Apple Pizza Bar

School started for my kiddos yesterday and I couldn't be more thrilled! I'm pretty sure they were both excited to get back into a routine, see their friends, and do what they do best at preschool- play! I'm excited because I get a little peace and quiet during the day, I can be a bit more productive, and let's face it- reclaim my sanity! :)

One thing I love to do for the kids during the school year is whip up fun after-school snacks. Don't get me wrong- I don't put this much effort into their snacks every day, but about once a week I surprise them with something fun and different.

Yesterday, I made up this apple pizza bar. So fun, right? Plus, apples are in season now and I get a little obsessed with them this time of year. My absolute favorite apple is Honeycrisp... you just can't beat it. Except for this one time, when I had a Moscato apple. Yes, Moscato- it was amazing, but I haven't seen them in a couple years now. Boo-hoo. Guess I'll just have to have a glass with my Honeycrisp apple instead!

Anyway, the possibilities are endless with this apple pizza bar. You could set this out at your fall or Halloween party, during Football game get togethers, or even at your kiddo's birthday party.

It's simple to put together- just gather up some yummy apples, core them, and slice them horizontally. Grab some toppings (don't worry- I'm sharing our ideas!), silverware, napkins, and plates to set out at the table and you're good to go.

Mom's pick:

peanut butter/ mini chocolate chips/almonds/cinnamon

You'll want to have a base to spread on your apples so the toppings stick. We picked greek yogurt (surprised? I didn't think so.) and peanut butter.

You could also try:
Honey
Fruit spread
Almond butter (or any other nut butter)
Nutella
Whipped greek yogurt cream
Cream cheese sweetened w/ pure maple syrup


Here are a few of our topping ideas: 

Raspberries
Blueberries
Strawberries
Raisins
Craisins
Chocolate chips (all varieties- milk, semi-sweet, dark, and white)
Sprinkles
Cinnamon
Unsweetened coconut flakes (try toasting them- yum!)
Cereal crumbles (our Envirokids Gorilla Munch worked perfect!)
Granola
Almonds
Peanuts
Walnuts
Caramel
Homemade Berry Sauce
Homemade Chocolate syrup (this is our favorite recipe!)

You could also add in candy (great way to use up that extra Halloween candy!) or other sweets to the mix if you want to make this more of an indulgent or dessert apple bar.

KK's pick: greek berry yogurt/raspberries/kix cereal

Food is so much more fun when it's interactive, isn't it? I think so!