Instagram food trends can be a total gamble, but every once in a while, one pops up on my feed that makes me stop mid-scroll. The viral Snickers apple salad trend kept catching my eye because it brings together so many of my favorite things in one place: crisp fruit, peanut butter richness, and chocolate. After picking up a fresh batch of gorgeous, crisp apples at the local farmers market, I knew it was time to test it out myself.
Traditional Midwestern dessert salads usually lean heavy on instant pudding mix and whipped topping, but this version completely flips the script into a wholesome, feel-good snack. It delivers that nostalgic candy bar flavor profile while staying packed with gut-healthy fiber and a hearty hit of protein from thick Greek yogurt and powdered peanut butter. The chewy chopped dates bring that gooey caramel vibe, miniature chocolate chips deliver pure indulgence, and crushed peanuts add the essential salty crunch. It is crisp, decadent, and refreshing without giving you that mid-afternoon sugar crash.
How to Make Snickers Apple Salad in a Jar
The beauty of this recipe is that it requires zero fancy equipment and takes about two minutes flat to throw together.
Grab a wide-mouth mason jar or a sturdy storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Chop your apple into bite-sized cubes and toss them straight into the jar. In another small bowl, add the plain Greek yogurt, PB2 powdered peanut butter, a drizzle of pure maple syrup, a sprinkle of warm cinnamon, and mix together. Then add the yogurt, the chopped dates, and the chocolate chips to the jar with the apples.
Screw the lid on tight and give the jar an energetic shake. The yogurt and PB2 blend together instantly with the apples, coating every sweet cube in a luscious, spiced peanut butter glaze. Pop the lid off, scatter the chopped peanuts over the top for that signature salty crunch, and grab a spoon!
Tips and Best Practices
- Pick a crisp, tart apple: Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith apples work best here because their firm crunch holds up beautifully against the creamy yogurt sauce.
- Chop your dates finely: Cutting your dates into small bits ensures you get tiny pockets of caramel-like sweetness distributed in every single spoonful.
- Shake with purpose: If your Greek yogurt is extra thick, give the jar a gentle swirl or use a spoon to give it a quick initial stir before shaking so the PB2 powder hydrates completely.
- Keep toppings crunchy: If you are prepping this jar an hour or two ahead of time, wait to sprinkle the chopped peanuts on top until right before eating so they stay perfectly crunchy.
More Apple Recipes from Food by the Gram
If you are looking for more fun ways to use up crisp fall apples, check out these delicious ideas from the blog:
- Apple Pie Iced Latte: Cozy homemade spiced apple syrup meets bold espresso and a velvety brown sugar cold foam for a coffee shop favorite at home.
- Cinnamon Apple Cottage Cheese Waffles: These fluffy, blender-made waffles pack a punch of protein and tender chopped green apples for the ultimate fall breakfast.
- Gluten Free Apple Crisp: Warm, tender spiced apples baked under a golden, buttery oat crumble for an easy healthier dessert.
- Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt Bowls: Creamy high-protein yogurt topped with warm stewed apples and crunchy cinnamon granola for a quick morning meal.
- Baked Apple Cider Donuts: Fluffy, oven-baked donuts infused with concentrated cider and dusted generously with sweet cinnamon sugar.
People Also Ask (FAQs)
What kind of apple works best for this salad? Firm, juicy apples work best. Honeycrisp, Gala, or tart Granny Smith apples maintain their crunch and provide the ultimate sweet-and-sour balance against the rich peanut butter coating.
Can I use regular peanut butter instead of PB2? Yes, but PB2 powder allows you to get that bold roasted peanut flavor while keeping the salad light and easy to shake into a smooth dressing. If using regular creamy peanut butter, stir it directly into the yogurt before tossing with the apples.
How long does this keep in the fridge? This snack is best enjoyed fresh or within a couple of hours so the apples remain crisp and the peanuts stay crunchy. I recommend making this when you plan to eat it, which is easy since it’s super quick!
Snickers Apple Salad
Equipment
- Large Mason Jar
- Cutting Board
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 apple chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp powdered peanut butter
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
- 2 small dates pitted and chopped
- 1/2 tbsp miniature chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts for topping
Instructions
- Place the chopped apple directly into a clean, wide-mouth mason jar or sealable container.
- Add the Greek yogurt, PB2 powdered peanut butter, maple syrup, sprinkle of ground cinnamon to a small bowl and mix. Add the yogurt mixture, chopped dates, and chocolate chips directly over the fruit.
- Secure the lid tightly onto the jar and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until the yogurt creates a creamy coating over all the apple pieces. Remove the lid and scatter the chopped peanuts across the top for crunch.
- Enjoy immediately with a spoon straight from the jar.
