Apple Raisin Grahams
Apple Raisin Grahams
This quick, no-bake snack mixes crunchy graham crackers with sweet apples and plump raisins for a healthy, low-cost treat kids and adults love. Ready in minutes, it uses pantry staples and fresh fruit to create a satisfying bite full of fiber and natural sweetness. Perfect for after-school snacks or light desserts.
Ingredients
- Simple items make about 8 to 10 servings:
- 8 whole graham crackers (plain or honey flavor), broken into squares or halves
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup raisins (golden or regular, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes if dry)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or low-fat cream cheese (for creamy spread)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, only if extra sweetness needed)
- Pinch of vanilla extract (optional for warmth)
- Use fresh apples for best texture and flavor.
Direction
- Easy steps to assemble these tasty snacks:
- Step 1: In a small bowl, mix the chopped or grated apples with raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. If using, stir in the honey or maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Step 2: Add the Greek yogurt or cream cheese to the apple-raisin mixture and stir until everything combines into a thick, spreadable filling.
- Step 3: Spread a generous layer of the apple-raisin mixture onto one side of each graham cracker square or half.
- Step 4: Top with another graham cracker piece to make a sandwich, or leave open-faced for lighter snacks.
- Step 5: Serve immediately for crisp texture, or wrap individually and chill in the fridge for up to 2 hours to let flavors meld. Enjoy fresh for best crunch.
Nutrients Information
Per serving (1 sandwich cracker, approximate values)
- Calories: 120 to 140
- Total Fat: 2 grams
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 to 5 milligrams
- Sodium: 80 to 100 milligrams
- Total Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Dietary Fiber: 2 to 3 grams
- Sugars: 12 to 14 grams (mostly natural from apples and raisins)
- Protein: 2 to 3 grams
- Provides good source of fiber from apples and whole grains, plus antioxidants and natural energy without refined sugar overload.
Recipes Credit
Adapted from classic homemade fruit spreads and graham cracker snacks shared by home cooks on budget-friendly cooking blogs and family recipe collections. Inspired by simple apple-based treats popular in American and Pakistani home kitchens for affordable, wholesome snacking. No single source; created fresh for everyday use.