Description
Apple nachos are the ultimate balance of fresh, crisp fruit and indulgent toppings, making them the perfect snack or light dessert. What I love about this recipe is how versatile it is—you can keep it wholesome with nut butter and granola, or turn it into a sweet treat with caramel drizzle and chocolate chips. No matter how you prepare them, apple nachos come together in minutes and always feel special. They’re a great option for after-school snacks, party platters, or just when you want something quick, colorful, and satisfying. The combination of textures—crisp apples, creamy drizzles, and crunchy toppings—makes every bite a little adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce or honey
- ¼ cup granola
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- Optional: shredded coconut, chopped nuts, dried cranberries
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the apples, about ¼-inch thick. Toss in lemon juice if storing.
- Arrange slices on a large platter, slightly overlapping.
- Warm nut butter until smooth, then drizzle evenly over apples.
- Add caramel or honey drizzle in sweeping motions.
- Sprinkle granola and chocolate chips over the top.
- Add optional toppings like coconut or dried fruit.
- Serve immediately while apples are crisp.
Notes
- To prevent browning, toss apples with lemon or pineapple juice.
- Mix sweet and salty toppings for better flavor balance.
- For a lighter version, replace caramel with honey or skip chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack / Dessert
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg