Ladybug Apples

This makes a fun treat for the kids...and one grownups like as well. A healthy alternative to cupcakes for a bug themed birthday party.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 ladybugs

Ingredients

• 2  red apples
• 1⁄4 cup chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon  natural-style peanut butter
• 8  raisins
• 8  thin  pretzel sticks

Directions

1. Slice apples in half from top to bottom and scoop out the core using a knife or melon baller. If you have an apple corer, core the apples before cutting them in half.
2. Place each apple cut side down on a small plate.
3. Dab small dots of peanut butter on the back of the "ladybug" then top the peanut butter with a chocolate chip for spots. Use this method to make eyes too.
4. Stick one end of each pretzel stick into a raisin, then press the other end into the apples to make antennae.