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Turtle Apple

Turtle Apple

72 Ratings
72 Ratings
Recipe Image
Turtle Apple on a plate
Makes: 2 Serving
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

This simple and fun snack is created using only fresh apples and canned oranges.

Ingredients

  • 1 apple (small or medium)
  • 10 slices of mandarin oranges, drained

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash apple. Cut in half (see notes).
  3. Place apple half in center of small plate.
  4. Put mandarin oranges next to apple for arms, legs, and head.
  5. Enjoy your Turtle Apple.

Notes

Adults: Make sure you use sharp knife to cut apple in half, remove core, and discard. Then, using can opener, open mandarin oranges, and discard sharp-edged lid.

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Source:

Chickasaw Nation Get Fresh! Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 58
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 2 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 0 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 9 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 124 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 58
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 11 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 0 g
Minerals
Calcium 9 mg
Potassium 124 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Copper 27 mcg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 7 mg
Phosphorus 12 mg
Selenium 0 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 1 mcg
Thiamin 0 mg
Riboflavin 0 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 4 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1 cups

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