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Healthy Apple Nachos - A Fresh, Fun Snack You Can Make in Minutes

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
  • 2–3 tablespoons natural peanut butter or almond butter (smooth or drippy)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mini dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp hearts
  • 1–2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon
  • Juice of half a lemon (to keep apples from browning)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional, but excellent)

Method
 

  1. Prep the apples: Wash and dry the apples. Core and slice them thinly into rounds or wedges. Thinner slices create more surface area for toppings.
  2. Keep them crisp: Toss the slices with lemon juice to slow browning and add a hint of brightness.
  3. Arrange your “chips”: Spread the apple slices on a large plate or platter, overlapping slightly like nachos.
  4. Warm the nut butter: If it’s thick, microwave it for 10–15 seconds to make it drippy. You can also thin it with a teaspoon of warm water.
  5. Drizzle the base: Spoon or drizzle the nut butter over the apples. If you’re using honey or maple syrup, drizzle it now as well.
  6. Add texture: Sprinkle on chocolate chips, chopped nuts, coconut, chia seeds or hemp hearts, and dried fruit. Finish with a light dusting of cinnamon and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
  7. Serve immediately: Apple nachos are best fresh, when everything is crisp and the nut butter is still glossy.