Description
Apple Nachos are a quick, healthy, and delicious snack featuring thinly sliced apples drizzled with peanut butter and chocolate, topped with crunchy granola, nuts, and optional sweet extras like shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, or honey. Perfect for a nutritious treat or dessert, this recipe takes just 10 minutes and requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 3 apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp), thinly sliced
- A squeeze of lemon juice (to prevent browning)
Drizzles and Toppings
- ¼ cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips or chocolate drizzle
- 2 tbsp granola or chopped nuts (like almonds, peanuts, or walnuts)
- 1 tbsp shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 tbsp mini marshmallows or raisins (optional)
- 1 tbsp honey or caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Wash and core the apples, then thinly slice them into wedges. Toss the apple slices in a little lemon juice to prevent them from browning and maintain freshness.
- Arrange the apple slices: Place the apple slices in a circular or layered pattern on a large plate or platter for an attractive presentation.
- Warm the peanut butter: Slightly warm the natural peanut butter or almond butter in the microwave for about 10–15 seconds to soften it, making it easier to drizzle evenly over the apples.
- Drizzle the spreads: Drizzle the warmed peanut or almond butter and melted chocolate chips or chocolate drizzle evenly over the arranged apple slices to add flavor and texture.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle granola or chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and any other available toppings such as mini marshmallows or raisins across the apple slices to add crunch and sweetness.
- Add optional sweet sauces: If using, drizzle honey or caramel sauce over the assembled apple nachos to enhance sweetness and flavor.
- Serve immediately: Serve the apple nachos right away to enjoy the fresh, crisp texture of the apples combined with the creamy drizzles and crunchy toppings.
Notes
- Use lemon juice on the apples to keep them from browning and looking fresh.
- Choose apples that are firm and crisp like Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond butter or any nut butter to accommodate allergies or preference.
- For a vegan option, ensure honey is replaced with maple syrup or skip it altogether.
- You can customize the toppings based on personal taste — nuts, granola, coconut, and small candies all work well.
- Serve immediately after assembling to maintain crispness and prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
