Healthy Eating 101 Good Food Fast 12 Ways to Dress Up an Apple (That's Not Just a Spoonful of Peanut Butter) No shade to plain ole' PB, but if you're eating an apple a day, you're probably ready for a few new paring ideas. Reach for one of these along with the fruit to mix up your healthy snack routine. By Joyce Hendley, M.S. Joyce Hendley, M.S. Twitter Joyce Hendley has been writing about food and health for nearly 3 decades. Her recipes and writing are informed by sound nutrition principles, and honor the nourishing wisdom of home cooks all over the world. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 21, 2019 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Instagram Twitter Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Associate Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her masters degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email No shade to plain ole' PB, but if you're eating an apple a day, you're probably ready for a few new paring ideas. Reach for one of these along with the fruit to mix up your healthy snack routine. Apples are one of nature's most snackable, portable, and good-for-you snacks. Their sweet-tartness and juicy-crisp texture go with just about anything. Explore the flavor map with these easy matchups. 9 Things to Pair with an Apple These perfect pairings go beyond the classic apple plus peanut butter to deliver healthy new ways to enjoy this ever-favorite fruit. 1. Sharp Cheddar Cheese 2. Almond Butter + Orange Marmalade 3. Plain Yogurt + Honey + Cinnamon 4. Cream Cheese + Sweet Pickle Relish 5. Ricotta + Lemon Zest + Chopped Pistachios 6. Balsamic Vinegar + Brown Sugar + Ground Pepper 7. Berry Vinaigrette + Walnuts 8. Arugula + Bacon 9. Prosciutto + Mustard DIY Apple Fruit Dips to Try Want more than a simple pairing? Whip up one of these easy, less than 5-ingredient fruit dips to scoop up with apple slices. Meal prep them to pack for snacks throughout the week, or arrange them on a board with apple slices for a quick party snack. Horseradish Cottage Cheese Dip Stir ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish into ¼ cup cottage cheese; sprinkle with dried dill. Waldorf Dip Combine 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt; stir in a tablespoon each of finely chopped celery and walnuts. Curried Pumpkin Dip Blend 3 tablespoons unsweetened pumpkin puree with ½ teaspoon of each melted butter and garam masala or curry powder; warm in the microwave and sprinkle with a little dried coconut. The Best Apples for Eating, Cooking, and Baking Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit