Description
Apple Nachos are a quick, kid-friendly snack made with crisp apple slices, warm peanut butter, and dairy-free chocolate chips. This gluten-free, dairy-free recipe takes minutes and works perfectly for after-school snacking, playdates, or a lighter dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium apples, Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji recommended
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter, almond butter, or nut butter of choice
- 1/4 cup dairy-free mini chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, optional, to reduce browning
Instructions
- Wash and dry the apples well.
- Slice the apples away from the core, then cut them into thin wedges.
- Arrange half of the apple slices in a single layer on a large serving plate.
- Warm the peanut butter for 15 to 20 seconds, then stir until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle half of the warm peanut butter over the apple slices.
- Sprinkle half of the dairy-free chocolate chips evenly over the apples.
- Add the remaining apple slices on top, then repeat with the remaining peanut butter and chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch and freshest flavor.
Notes
- Serve Apple Nachos right after assembly for the best texture.
- To slow browning, toss apple slices lightly with lemon juice before adding toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and allergy-friendly chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 236
- Sugar: 31
- Sodium: 38
- Fat: 8.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42.2
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 3.4
- Cholesterol: 0