Sweet and crunchy apple nachos recipe layered with sliced apples, peanut butter, honey and chocolate chips. A healthy snack or dessert ready in only 5 quick minutes!
Love apple desserts? Try my apple pie bars, brown bag apple pie and applesauce muffins.
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Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with apple nachos, ready in only 5 minutes! Crisp apple slices are topped with a peanut butter drizzle and chocolate chips for the perfect snack that provides a healthy boost of protein, fruit and chocolate.
If you’re looking for a great way to jazz up your fresh fruit platter with minimal effort, this is it, plus it’s naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan! Other apple desserts that double as healthy snacks include Baked Apple Chips and Crockpot Applesauce
Easy Apple Nachos Recipe Ingredients
- Apples: Any of your favorite apples work in this recipe! I prefer a tart apple to balance the sweet flavors.
- Peanut butter: Substitute any nut butter or seed butter of choice.
- Honey: Maple syrup can also be used.
- Mini chocolate chips: I love mini chocolate chips as they are smaller and can distribute more easily over the plate of nachos. Use any you like, though!
How to Make Apple Nachos
- Prep apples. Slice the apples into thin slices, just before ready to serve.
- Microwave peanut butter. Line apples on top of a plate. Place peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds.
- Assemble apple nachos. Place peanut butter in a zip top bag and snip off the edge. You could also use a spoon. Then drizzle the peanut butter over top. Drizzle the honey on top of the apples and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Best served within the hour.
Favorite Toppings for Apple Nachos
Here are some more topping ideas to make this a healthy snack or a delicious dessert:
- Add hot fudge or chocolate drizzle from melted chocolate instead of or with the peanut butter.
- If you love caramel apples you’ll love caramel sauce on top of this perfect fall treat!
- Swap the honey for maple syrup.
- Sprinkle granola or muesli (Use gluten-free oats to keep it a gluten-free snack).
- Raisins, goji berries, or cranberries (also goes nicely with peanut butter and honey).
- M&Ms – Instead of or along with chocolate chips.
- Coconut flakes, crushed nuts, seeds, hemp hearts, or chia seeds.
- White chocolate chips, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips.
- A different kind of nut butter like almond butter.
- Toffee bits, crushed pretzels, or candy bars. Snickers is a fun one because it already has chocolate and peanut butter in it.
- Mini marshmallows or melted marshmallows.
Helpful Tips
- Use a variety of apples like Fuji apples, honey crisp, gala, or tart green apples like granny smith.
- Sliced apples are best consumed immediately. If you are slicing them ahead of time, prevent apples from browning with an easy salt water method.
- A big plate of healthy apple nachos is fun for sharing! You can also put sliced apples on individual plates and have everyone pick their toppings.
More healthy snack ideas to try include ants on a log, homemade granola bars and this yogurt parfait.
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Apple Nachos
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Ingredients
- 2 apples , washed
- 3-4 Tablespoons peanut butter , melted
- 2-3 Tablespoons honey
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep apples. Slice the two apples into thin slices, just before ready to serve.
- Microwave peanut butter. Line apples on top of a plate. Place 3-4 Tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for about 20 seconds.
- Assemble apple nachos. Place peanut butter in a zip top bag and snip off the edge. You could also use a spoon. Then drizzle melted peanut butter over top. Drizzle 2-3 Tablespoon honey on top of the apples and sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Best served within the hour.
Notes
- Use a variety of apples such as fuji, granny smith, gala or honey crisp.
- Use cookie butter or almond butter in place of the peanut butter.
- Drizzle melted chocolate and caramel sauce over top.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
- Omit honey if vegan or use maple syrup instead.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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FAQs
Yes! It is not only tasty but full of nutrients as apples contain fiber and peanut butter protein. It’s a great treat that is healthy, too!
Firm, crisp apples that hold up well to slicing are the best to use. Try Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala or even Granny Smith. Ambrosia apples are another favorite.
Browning is a natural occurrence as the enzymes from the cut apples react to the oxygen in the air. Citric acid can help slow down the browning. Squeeze lemon juice over the apple wedges or minimize exposure to the air by storing them in water.
Yes, you can store them covered in the refrigerator for a few days. Although, they will turn brown unless you have squeezed lemon or another fruit juice over them.
Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
This is such a fun snack for get togethers or movie nights. I love that all ages love them too!