1 can (6-ounces) white albacore tuna*, packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise*
½ teaspoon honey mustard*
½ carrot, finely diced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Slice off the top one-third of each apple. Using a small teaspoon or grapefruit spoon, core-out the center of each apple base (working outward from center-most part of fruit), leaving ¼-inch outer edge.
In a small bowl, mix the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard and carrot. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon ¼ cup of the tuna salad into each apple, top with the top one-third of apples, tilted slightly to resemble a chest being opened.
Use playful, pirate-themed cupcake holders and flagged toothpicks to make for fun presentation and easy clean-up, if desired.
Notes
*For a vegan version, substitute mashed chickpeas (drained) for the tuna and use a vegan mayo and lightly sweet vegan mustard.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/kid-friendly-apple-recipes