Move over ants on a log, there's a new snack in town and it's packed with even MORE protein! This snack was created as a happy accident in my kitchen, trying to fulfill the multiple cravings I was having....Night class always leaves me hungry as soon as I walk into the door of my apartment. My want is usually the same, something crunchy but also satisfying.
I knew in order to meet both of those needs I would need some protein and crunch, so I went to my fridge, pulled out an apple,a small container of plain greek yogurt, and some PB2. At first, I was eating everything separately, bite of the sliced apple, spoonful of yogurt mixed with PB2. Then, I thought about using the PB2 yogurt as a dip, similar to this...but that just wasn't cutting it because now I had a hankering for almonds, there's just something about greek yogurt and almonds, they go together like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong (excuse my Grease reference, I just heard that song the other day and I couldn't help but try and be punny here and I'm sure you sang along to that part while reading!) ANYWAY, greek yogurt and almonds are a favorite of mine, plus they complete the amino acid chain when eaten in combination so you get the most bang for your buck nutritent wise when indulging in the two of them together! So I grabbed a handful of almonds and sat back down at my countertop and decided to get a little creative with my presentation, behold, Turtles on Rocks. At first, I had no name for it, but then I thought about how it resembled the childhood favorite, 'Ants on a Log' so with a play on words and a lot more protein, I came up with this!
For all my followers who have children or work with children, this is a GREAT snack idea to serve, kids love bite size things that are created to be fun!
Turtles on Rocks (Serves 1, want a whole bunch of turtles, use more apples!)
1 Apple - cored, then cut into small pieces
I knew in order to meet both of those needs I would need some protein and crunch, so I went to my fridge, pulled out an apple,a small container of plain greek yogurt, and some PB2. At first, I was eating everything separately, bite of the sliced apple, spoonful of yogurt mixed with PB2. Then, I thought about using the PB2 yogurt as a dip, similar to this...but that just wasn't cutting it because now I had a hankering for almonds, there's just something about greek yogurt and almonds, they go together like rama lama lama ka dinga da dinga dong (excuse my Grease reference, I just heard that song the other day and I couldn't help but try and be punny here and I'm sure you sang along to that part while reading!) ANYWAY, greek yogurt and almonds are a favorite of mine, plus they complete the amino acid chain when eaten in combination so you get the most bang for your buck nutritent wise when indulging in the two of them together! So I grabbed a handful of almonds and sat back down at my countertop and decided to get a little creative with my presentation, behold, Turtles on Rocks. At first, I had no name for it, but then I thought about how it resembled the childhood favorite, 'Ants on a Log' so with a play on words and a lot more protein, I came up with this!
For all my followers who have children or work with children, this is a GREAT snack idea to serve, kids love bite size things that are created to be fun!
Turtles on Rocks (Serves 1, want a whole bunch of turtles, use more apples!)
1 Apple - cored, then cut into small pieces
6 oz plain greek yogurt
2 scoops PB2
1. Wash and core apple, I used my apple slicer
2. Put greek yogurt into a small bowl, add desired amount of PB2, stir until well mixed
3. Place a dollop of PB2 yogurt onto apple bite (your rock)
4. Add an almond (turtle) to each apple bite (rock)
Munch, crunch, and enjoy this protein packed snack that will keep you satisfied!
Tips/Notes
- Make the apple bites whatever size you prefer, I like my apple pieces bite sizes, but you could use slices of apples and just add more almonds to each (or more turtles to each rock)
- You can make this using regular Peanut Butter but it WILL change the consistency and nutritional value. I put a lot of spread on each of my slices, which is why i opted for PB2 over peanut butter
- Like flavored almonds? I'm sure this would taste delicious with cocoa dusted, coconut, pumpkin spice, or cinnamon flavored almonds
- Want to serve this as a snack at a party but hate the way apples brown so quickly?
