This is a slight naughtier version of my heathy apple rings. Although both equally delicious, sometimes that little devil on the shoulder shouts a lot louder than the good guy. Gosh, he’s so annoying. But as my journey gets farther and farther along, that voice is becoming distant. It seems there’s a new guy in the mix: the “best of both worlds” guy. I like him. We get along quite well 😉
So as I’m staring at my husbands Girl Scout cookie stash (the samoas!), the “best of both worlds” guy and I come up with this. It’s got the crunch of a cookie, and classic taste of a samoa. (I even added peanut butter! oh my!) However, these are a little messier, but that’s just more fun 🙂 Here’s another break down for you!
5 samoa girl scout cookies: 10pp
5 apple ring samoas (w/ pb): 4pp
Umm … yes. Plus, the apple rings are so much bigger. And 99% of the time, bigger is better. The other 1% are my hips; definitely bigger is not better here …
apple ring samoas:
Yeilds: 5 or so apple rings
Serving Size: 5 or so apple rings
Points Per Serving: 4pp
1 large apple
2T powdered peanut butter (PB2), prepared
1/2 serving of brownie batter dip*
1-2T caramel (I use 0pp Walden Farms Caramel Dip)
1t shredded coconut
*mix 16g Trader Joes Reduced Guilt Brownie mix, a dash of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and 1t truwhip light (whipped topping). You could also use Walden Farms Chocolate Sauce/Dip for even lower points, but I really enjoy the flavor of the brownie dip 😉
⋅Start by coring the apple and slicing into rings (at least 5).
⋅Top each ring with PB2.
⋅Warm up the caramel to a pourable consistency.
⋅Drizzle on the brownie batter and caramel.
⋅Top with coconut.
Mmm, those are making me hungry right now! 🙂 Looks like a great dessert that’s on the healthy side!
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Exactly! The best of both worlds 😉
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These look so yummy!
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Thank you! I have to say that these are probably one of my top desserts 😉 I even licked the plate clean …
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Mmm, these look delicious! Not to mention, my girl scout cookie stash has been gone for months…so I’m in desperate need!
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Ah, I understand the disappearance of Girl Scout cookies 😉 haha. But this is a GREAT alternative! 🙂 Hope you make them! 🙂
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Those look amazing!! Found you via Jhul’s blog! Following! 🙂
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Awesome! Thank you 🙂 Glad to have you on board 😉
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I’ve never tried samoas, we don’t have them here.. We don’t have any Girl Scout cookies, as we don’t have Girl Scouts. haha. But it looks like I’m missing out 😉 I’ll try this.
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Oh gosh they’re so good! A samoa is made up of a sugar/shortbread cookie topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and chocolate. These definitely satisfy that craving and I can’t wait to make them again 🙂
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