Description
Healthy Apple Nachos are a quick and delicious snack featuring crisp apple slices topped with creamy almond butter, crunchy granola, mini dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and chopped nuts. This nutritious treat combines sweet, tart, and warm cinnamon flavors, perfect for an energizing snack or light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 large apples (preferably a mix of sweet and tart, like Fuji and Granny Smith)
Toppings
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup granola (choose your favorite variety)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (dark chocolate for a healthier option)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened for a healthier choice)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for a warm flavor)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (for added nutrition)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
- Wash the apples: Rinse the apples thoroughly under cold water using a vegetable brush to remove any wax or pesticides.
- Dry the apples: Pat the apples dry with a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to ensure they are ready for slicing.
- Core the apples: Using an apple corer or a knife, carefully remove the cores by slicing around them.
- Slice the apples: Cut the apples into thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick or into wedges, depending on your preference.
- Prevent browning: Toss the apple slices lightly in lemon juice if they will sit for a while before serving to keep them fresh.
- Prepare the almond butter drizzle: Place almond butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 15-20 seconds if too thick for drizzling.
- Sweeten almond butter: Mix in honey or maple syrup if desired to add extra sweetness, stirring until well combined.
- Add cinnamon: Sprinkle cinnamon into the almond butter mixture and stir to incorporate the warm spice flavor evenly.
- Arrange apple slices: Lay the apple slices in a single overlapping layer on a large serving platter or parchment-lined baking sheet for presentation.
- Drizzle almond butter: Generously drizzle the cinnamon-infused almond butter mixture over the arranged apple slices.
- Add granola: Sprinkle granola evenly over the top to add a delightful crunch to the dish.
- Scatter chocolate chips: Sprinkle mini dark chocolate chips over the apple slices for a rich flavor burst.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut: If using, evenly sprinkle the unsweetened shredded coconut on top.
- Add chia seeds and nuts: Garnish with chia seeds and chopped walnuts or pecans for extra nutrition and texture.
- Optional extra drizzle: Drizzle a bit more honey or maple syrup over the top if desired for additional sweetness.
- Final cinnamon sprinkle: Finish by sprinkling a little extra cinnamon on top for aroma and enhanced flavor.
- Serve: Serve the apple nachos immediately for best freshness; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Notes
- To keep apple slices from browning, toss them in lemon juice before assembling.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a healthier, less sweet option.
- Almond butter can be substituted with any preferred nut or seed butter.
- Granola adds crunch but can be omitted for a lower-carb version.
- Consume soon after assembling to enjoy the crisp texture; leftovers may soften.
