Easy, Healthy Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter
Apple nachos are a quick, healthy snack that’s big on flavor. Thin apple slices get drizzled with natural peanut butter, then topped with raisins, walnuts, and cacao nibs or mini dark chocolate chips. The whole plate is vegan and gluten-free and ready in minutes.
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Why You Will Love Them
- Easy with no cooking needed and ready in 10 to 15 minutes.
- Nourishing and filling, thanks to fiber, healthy fats and a bit of protein.
- Flexible, mix and match toppings to fit your taste.
Here is what you will need
Ingredient list:
- Apples (Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp or a mix like Granny Smith with Honeycrisp)
- Natural Peanut Butter
- Walnuts – Pecans, almonds, or peanuts will work too.
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- Cacao nibs or mini dark chocolate chips.
- Optional – Squeeze of lemon juice to slow the browning.
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How to make it
This is a super easy recipe, here’s how to put it together:
- Core and slice the apples thin, then arrange the slices on a large plate.
- Warm the peanut butter if needed to make it easy to drizzle.
- Drizzle the peanut butter over the apple slices.
- To with walnuts, raisins, and cacao nibs or chocolate chips and serve.
Tips
- How to slice the apples – Halve the apple, remove thte core, cut each half into quarters, then slice thin.
- How to keep the apples from turning brown – squeeze a little bit of lemon juice before plating.
- Thin the peanut butter – If it is still thick after warming, stir in a teaspoon of warm water at a time until pourable.
- Build your own – Let kids build their own plate of apple nachos with peanut butter after school. It feels like a treat, yet it is packed with fiber and satisfying crunch.
Variations
- Nut butter swap – Almond, cashew or sunflower seed butter works well.
- Different dried fruit: Try dried cherries, cranberries, chopped dates, or figs.
- Substitute the walnuts with chopped almonds, pecans, cashews, pistachios or any combination.
- Change the crunch: Use pecans, almonds, cashews, or pistachios.
- More toppings: Granola, shredded coconut, a pinch of cinnamon, or a drizzle of honey.
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Apple and Peanut Butter Benefits
Apples and peanut butter are not only a tasty combination, they are a healthy combination. Apples bring fiber and sweetness, while peanut butter add healthy fats and protein which will keep you full. Together they make a balanced snack that supports steady energy.
Recipe FAQs
You can use any apple, Honeycrisp, Fuji and Gala are crisp and sweet so they hold up well. For a sweet-tart bite, try Pink Lady or a mix of Granny Smith with Honey Crisp.
Natural peanut butter drizzles best and has a short ingredient list. You can use regular peanut butter, but warm it a bit longer and thin it with a teaspoon of warm water or milk until it is pourable.
These are best served immediately after assembling, as apples tend to soften and turn brown when sliced. If you do want to prep ahead, slice the apples and toss them in lemon juice. Keep the toppings prepped separately.
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Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 medium apples sliced thin
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/8 cup cocoa nibs or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Slice apples thin and arrange the slices on a plate.
- Drizzle the peanut butter over the apple slices
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts, raisins and cacao nibs or chocolate chips.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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