Girl Scout cookie fans, this one’s for you. I’ve always been firmly in the Samoa camp—there’s just something about that dreamy combo of chocolate, caramel, and coconut that gets me every time. So naturally, I had to create a better-for-you twist with all those same craveable flavors… and these Samoa Apples were born.

Three apple rings topped with peanut butter and shredded coconut are arranged on a plate, resembling Apple Peanut Butter Samoas. Surrounding them are whole apples, a bowl of shredded coconut, and a small bowl of peanut butter.

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Crisp apple rounds stand in for the cookie base, then get layered with creamy peanut butter, a drizzle of chocolate, and a sprinkle of coconut for that signature sweet-and-chewy vibe. After a quick chill in the fridge, the chocolate firms up and brings everything together into one seriously delicious snack.

Apple slices with the cores removed are arranged on parchment paper. Surrounding them are bowls of caramel, chocolate, shredded coconut, and whole apples for making Apple Peanut Butter Samoas, set on a gray surface.
Sliced apple rings coated in caramel are arranged on parchment paper, with whole apples, chocolate chips, melted caramel, and a hand dipping an Apple Peanut Butter Samoas-inspired apple slice into the caramel nearby.
Sliced apples arranged on parchment paper, covered in peanut butter, and drizzled with chocolate create a delicious Apple Peanut Butter Samoas-inspired treat. Bowls of melted chocolate, peanut butter, shredded coconut, and whole apples surround the setup.

They’re no-bake, easy to make, and hit that perfect balance of wholesome and indulgent. Great for an afternoon pick-me-up, a kid-friendly snack, or a playful platter when you want something a little extra special.

Want more copycat creations? Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Dates, and DIY Copycat KitKat Bars. And if you just plain love apples (like I do!!), don’t miss these other combos: Apple Nachos, 5-Minute Apple Pie, Apple Pie Overnight Oats, Sheet Pan Caramel Apples, and Apple Pie French Toast.

Apple Peanut Butter Samoas come to life with apple slices topped with caramel sauce, shredded coconut, and drizzled chocolate, all arranged on parchment paper. Nearby are a bowl of caramel sauce, a spoon with chocolate, and a red apple.
A sliced apple ring topped with peanut butter, shredded coconut, and a drizzle of chocolate sits on a marble surface—an Apple Peanut Butter Samoas-inspired treat—surrounded by whole red apples.

Try my Frozen Chocolate-Covered Pineapple Rings!

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Apple Peanut Butter Samoas

It’s a healthier way to satisfy your sweet tooth while still indulging in the deliciousness of the beloved cookie.
Yield: 8 slices
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 large apple, cored and cut into eight ¼-inch thick circles
  • 3 tablespoons peanut butter or other nut butter, plus 2 teaspoons creamy nut butter
  • ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut*
Ingredient Details to Know
*I use sweetened shredded coconut because it adds only a minimal amount of sugar to the recipe with 1 teaspoon coconut per serving.

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper. Add apple circles and blot top of each with a paper towel to dry them off (this will make it easier to spread peanut butter on top).
  • Add a thin spread of peanut butter to the top side of each slice. Set aside.
  • To melt chocolate, add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe small bowl and melt in the microwave until smooth and creamy. It’s important not to burn the chocolate so I recommend doing this in 20-second intervals, stopping and stirring until you reach a desired silky texture. (Alternatively, you can use a double boiler to melt chocolate.)
  • Then blend in 2 teaspoons creamy nut butter until it becomes smooth, as this will help to make it more drippy for drizzling. Create zigzags of melted chocolate over the peanut butter-covered apple slices, and finish with a sprinkling of shredded coconut (1 teaspoon per apple slice).
  • Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to firm.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 110Carbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 7g— Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 35mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 8g— Natural Sugar: 3g— Added Sugar: 5g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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