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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers / Snacks

    Healthy Apple Nachos Recipe {Vegan, Gluten-Free}

    UPDATED Oct 9, 2018 · PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2018 BY Marjory Pilley · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Apple Dessert Nachos Recipe

    Got 15 minutes? Then you can enjoy a delicious plate of Healthy Apple Nachos. They're a stunner at the holiday dessert table and healthy too!

    Healthy Apple Nachos on a Plate

    We fancy ourselves apple lovers at our house. An apple day keeps the doctor away...as the saying goes. You'll find them in lunch boxes, at the bottom of my purse and in a big bowl on the counter.

    We also make apple chips and microwave baked apples topped with granola.

    Yep. Apple lovers. 🙂

    4 Ambrosia apples standing upright on cloth napkin

    Then, along came Ambrosia Apples...proof that not all apples are created equal.

    The first time we tried this relatively new apple variety, it knocked our flip flops off (hey, we're in Florida!) They are hands-down the sweetest apples we've ever tasted. And, sooo crisp. Nature's candy! They truly live up to their name which means "Food of the Gods."

    I'm gushing. I know. But, they're stunning to behold.

    And, they're easy to work with too. They don't turn brown as quickly as other apples when they are sliced and they retain their shape in pies and tarts. They're the perfect "chip" for Healthy Apple Nachos.

    Toppings for Healthy Apple Nachos

    What's a girl to do with an irresistibly sweet apple? Make apple dessert nachos, of course!

    These are the healthy toppings we used:

    • Almond butter sweetened with honey. Any nut butter, including peanut butter or sunflower seed butter will work.
    • Coconut flakes - we used unsweetened flakes 🙂
    • Mini chocolate chips - dark chocolate chips are even better!
    • Granola - any flavor
    • Pomegranate seeds - add a special occasion touch. Check out how to Cut and De-Seed a Pomegranate which minimizes mess and stains.

    Other toppings you may want to try (some of which are a little more indulgent):

    • Raisins or dried fruit
    • Chopped nuts or seeds
    • Apple butter
    • Caramel sauce
    • Crushed pretzels
    • Crumbled cookies

    In less than 15 minutes, you (and your family or friends...of course) can sit down to a delicious plate of apple nachos. I'd even be in favor of having them for breakfast!

    Serving of Healthy Apple Nachos on plate

    Tips to Assemble Apple Dessert Nachos

    • Spread the apple slices out on several plates or a large platter before you begin the layering process...so each slice gets a share of the goodies. No stacking!
    • The sweetened nut butter can be drizzled with a spoon when slightly heated. Or, spoon it into the corner of a plastic bag, nip the corner and pipe it over the apple slices.
    • The apple slices can be any thickness desired or even wedges. Use the thickest setting on a mandolin or the apple slices are just too flimsy to pick up.
    • Prep the topping ingredients ahead of time. Slice the apples closer to serving time if possible. Ambrosia apples will stay fresh for several hours or try some of these ways to stop apples from browning if you want to prepare the apples a day ahead of time!

    Apple Dessert Nachos on a plate with apples in background

    They are sure to wow a crowd!

    Healthy Apple Nachos Recipe Video

    Watch how easy they are to make!

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    Healthy Apple Nachos on a Plate

    Healthy Apple Nachos Recipe

    Got 15 minutes? Then you can enjoy a delicious plate of Apples Dessert Nachos apples. They will be the stunner of your holiday dessert table and they're healthy too!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 228kcal
    Author: Marjory Pilley

    Ingredients

    • 4 Ambrosia Apples
    • ¼ cup almond butter or favorite nut butter; sunflower seed butter also works well
    • 1 Tablespoon honey or agave nectar
    • ¼ cup coconut flakes
    • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup granola
    • ¼ cup pomegranate arils

    Instructions

    • Slice apples into thin ¼ inch slices (I used the 3 setting on a mandolin)
    • Arrange slices on a platter slightly overlapping pieces.
    • Stir almond butter and honey together and warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
    • Drizzle almond butter mixture over apples.
    • Scatter remaining ingredients over the apple slices.
    • Enjoy!
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 4g | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 6.3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Healthy Apple Dessert Nachos on plate with apples in background

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    Comments

    1. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

      December 04, 2014 at 7:34 am

      Since it's a fruit, I am TOTALLY having this for breakfast! Pinned!

      Reply
    2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      December 04, 2014 at 7:46 am

      Total apple lover! And granola lover, and chocolate lover, and coconut lover....yea, these are perfect!

      Reply
    3. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

      December 04, 2014 at 8:42 am

      What a beautiful presentation! So fun for the holidays.

      Reply
    4. Kelly // The Pretty Bee: Cooking & Creating

      December 04, 2014 at 9:50 am

      These look delicious! I love Ambrosia apples.

      Reply
    5. Alanna

      December 04, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Those nachos look delicious and are beautiful!! I don't think I've had much of Ambrosia apples before, this makes me want to find some!

      Reply
    6. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious

      December 04, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      I just tried the ambrosia apples yesterday at the NY Produce Show- they were awesome and now I know exactly what to do with the bag I took home with me! Question - how did you get the core out so beautifully?!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        December 04, 2014 at 12:46 pm

        I used an apple corer...one of my favorite gadgets!

        Reply
    7. Amy @Very Culinary

      December 04, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      Love this for an after-school snack... oh, for the kids too. HA.

      Reply
    8. Kim - Liv Life

      December 04, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      My kids LOVE apples! But I've never made them as fun as you have. I think they are gong to like this!!

      Reply
    9. Stephanie @ Back For Seconds

      December 04, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Such a fabulous snack idea! I love this and my kids would too!

      Reply
    10. Heather | girlichef

      December 04, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      We are a family of apple lovers, too - and holy cow, I'm getting requests for it from behind my shoulder! 😉 YUM.

      Reply
    11. Erin @ Dinner, Dishes, and Desserts

      December 04, 2014 at 6:16 pm

      I need to find these apples. We eat a lot of them here, and super sweet crisp ones are my favorite! Love the nacho ideas, all the different variations are great!

      Reply
    12. Kristen

      December 04, 2014 at 6:46 pm

      I love nut butters with apples, so I am dying to try these. I haven't had Ambrosia apples before, but will look for them next time I shop.

      Reply
    13. kita

      December 04, 2014 at 11:15 pm

      Kind of in love with everything about this. Simple, clean, healthy, and delicious. I could use more desserts like this in my life.

      Reply
    14. Arman @ thebigmansworld

      December 05, 2014 at 12:55 am

      I would actually eat this for breakfast!! Pinning!

      Reply
    15. Susan

      December 05, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      I don't think I've seen Ambrosia apples before. I'm going to seek them out at Whole Foods when I'm there tonight! These "nachos" look great and almond butter for the win!

      Reply
    16. Nancy [email protected]

      December 05, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      These look amazing! My kids would devour them in seconds!

      Reply
    17. Angela {Mind Over Batter}

      December 05, 2014 at 9:51 pm

      Ooh, how fun!! And beautiful!! I've never had ambrosia apples and now I want some. I want my flip flops knocked out too!!

      Reply
    18. Nikki @ NikSnacks

      December 06, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      I have to comment again about how your Instagram vid of these was amazing. I'm still like, WOW! And now I know of a new variety of apples to look for at the store! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    19. gourmet desserts

      December 07, 2014 at 10:41 pm

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      I really like the knowledge you present here and can't wait to take a
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      Reply
    20. Min

      December 11, 2014 at 8:39 am

      What a fun and delicious way to enjoy Ambrosia Apples! I'll take the whole plate please 😉

      Reply
    21. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

      December 11, 2014 at 12:41 pm

      What a fun idea. My kid would LOVE these.

      Reply
    22. Melissa+from+HungryFoodLove.com

      December 15, 2014 at 2:25 pm

      What a gorgeous plate!

      Reply
    23. Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky

      January 05, 2018 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      I am obsessed with desserts! Definitely ambrosia apple dessert nachos will be yummy! I'm seriously so inspired right now. I need to add cinnamon to recipe and it would be perfect. Thx for sharing!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        January 05, 2018 at 12:41 pm

        I'm so glad you like them! Cinnamon sounds very tasty!

        Reply
    24. Bella Hardy @ Healthnerdy

      July 03, 2018 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      These ambrosia apple dessert nachos very decadent, and the people in my office are happy today!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        July 05, 2018 at 7:10 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    25. Robin Hamilton @Wellness Wires

      September 21, 2018 at 8:54 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic photos, and amazing looking ambrosia apple dessert nachos! I am obsessed with healthy desserts! I'll try it! Thanks a lot for sharing!

      Reply
      • Marjory

        September 21, 2018 at 9:30 am

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    26. taylor johnson @tayloright

      April 26, 2019 at 1:03 pm

      What a creative idea! Thanks!

      Reply
      • Marjory Pilley

        April 27, 2019 at 8:46 am

        I'm so glad you like it!

        Reply
    27. Veronica

      August 04, 2019 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      I was searching the internet for a recipe that's unique as well as delicious and I was delighted to find this!

      Reply

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