Apple carving!
I've seen different types of carved apples in other bento blogs and I while I have tried to make the bunny (not very successfully... let's just say the bunny is always missing an ear) I had not tried to make the other types of apples. See my picture below!
Pictured here are a two bunnies (not maimed), a flower, and a checkered apple. I am very proud of how far my knife skills have come (I have cut my thumb while chopping carrots since this picture but that's a different story of sleeping preparation of lunches). I also tried to make the leaf pattern wedges but also I butchered the apple so I ate that one first. Also it ths picture is my favorite dip for apples, peanut butter yogurt! It sounds kind of weird but wait until you try it. I first heard about this dip in a fitness magazine (I think) and since then it has been my favorite snack. I mix about 1 to 2 tablespoons of peanut butter into one small container (4 to 6 ounces) of plain greek yogurt. I garnished the dip with some unsalted peanuts. Sometimes I like to make it a little sweet and it that case I will use honey or half plain and half vanilla yogurt.
I love to pack this dip in my bentos. It is a very thick dip so I never have to worry about it spilling over or leaking out.
This is also a high protein dip if you make it with greek yogurt. Four ounces of greek yogurt can contain 10 grams or more of protein. When eaten with apples you get a nice dose of fiber and protein to keep you full.
Enjoy!
Great job on the apple carving! And the dip sounds interesting - I have never thought to try a peanut butter and yogurt mixture. I bet it tastes good though one these apples, and maybe even on celery too! Thanks for sharing your tips! (And get well soon for the cut thumb)
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