Apple & Peanut Butter
A snack you can make in minutes, 270 calories and 8g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 apple
- 1.5 tbsp peanut butter
Steps
- Slice the apple.
- Serve with peanut butter for dipping.
Nutrition breakdown
At 270 calories it sits in the sweet spot for a satisfying snack that still leaves plenty of room for the rest of your meals. It brings 8g of protein, so pair it with a protein-rich snack or side if this is a main meal and you're chasing a higher daily target. Its macros land in a balanced 12/47/43 protein-carb-fat split, so it works whether you're cutting, maintaining or gaining. That works out to about 3.0g of protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "filling per calorie" one meal is against another.
Why this snack works
This snack earns its place because it proves a plant-forward plate can still hit real protein numbers, not just salad; it stays gluten-free without any specialty ingredients; and it comes together in minutes, which is the real reason healthy eating sticks — convenience beats willpower. Built around apple, peanut butter, it's the kind of simple, repeatable meal that makes a healthy diet feel automatic rather than like a project.
Tips & variations
- Prep ahead: double the apple and cook once to have two servings ready — batching is the single biggest time-saver for staying consistent.
- Bump the protein: add an egg, a scoop of Greek yogurt or a few extra grams of your protein source to push it over 30g if this is your main meal.
- Season boldly: plant proteins soak up flavour, so don't be shy with spice, acid and salt — it's the difference between "healthy" and "actually crave it".
- Track it in one tap: log Apple & Peanut Butter in FitScan and its 270 calories and 8g protein count straight toward your daily macros.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Apple & Peanut Butter?
One serving of Apple & Peanut Butter has 270 calories, with 8g protein, 32g carbs and 13g fat.
Is Apple & Peanut Butter good for weight loss?
It can be — its 270 calories make it easy to fit into a calorie deficit while staying full, which is exactly what sustainable fat loss needs. Portion it to your target and pair it with plenty of vegetables.
Can I meal-prep Apple & Peanut Butter in advance?
Most of these ingredients — apple, peanut butter — hold up well for a day or two in the fridge. Store components separately and combine just before eating so nothing goes soggy.
Track this recipe automatically
Log it in FitScan with one tap and it counts toward your daily macros. Download free on iPhone.
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