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Healthy Apple Nachos are an easy, no-bake snack or dessert that's ready in minutes. Layer apple slices with granola, chocolate chips, coconut, and more to create the ultimate apple treat!

Plate of healthy apple nachos topped with almond butter, granola, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and pomegranate seeds.

Who can resist a gorgeous plate of sliced apples drizzled with sweet almond butter (or peanut butter) and loaded with toppings? Kids will devour these when they get home from school, and parents will want in on the action, too!

It's the easiest apple snack ever! You don't need baked apple chips for this quick recipe. Just layer slices of apple with your favorite ingredients and create a masterpiece.

We've created an extensive list of toppings to select from. So make your ultimate apple nachos gluten-free, vegan, low-calorie, lower in carbs, or higher in protein, and as indulgent as you would like!

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Types of Apples
How to Prevent Apples from Browning
Toppings
How to Make Healthy Apple Nachos
Storage and Make Ahead Tips
More Healthy Apple Snacks
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Types of Apples

Select a firm, crisp eating apple that will hold up well when sliced.

I highly recommend sweet and firm Ambrosia Apples. They don't brown the moment they're sliced, making them the perfect "chip."

Other apples that work nicely include Honey Crisp, Royal Gala, Pink Lady®, and Fuji.

How to Prevent Apples from Browning

It's best to enjoy apples as soon as possible after cutting them. According to Epicurious, enzymes from the apple's cut flesh react with oxygen in the air and start turning the apple brown.

To minimize this reaction, squeeze lemon juice or other fruit juice over the apple wedges. The citric acid in the fruit will slow the browning process. Also, minimize the exposure to air by storing them in an airtight container or submerging the apple segments in water.

Toppings

Wondering what to put on apple nachos? These are the healthy-ish toppings we used :

Almond butter - Any nut butter, including peanut butter or sunflower seed butter, will work.
Honey - To keep this recipe vegan, sweeten the almond butter with agave nectar or maple syrup. If the nut butter is already sweetened, you can skip this addition.
Coconut flakes - Use unsweetened or sweetened, depending upon your preference.
Chocolate chips - Dark chocolate chips are the healthiest choice. Mini-sized chips or chocolate shavings will cover more surface area.
Granola - Use your favorite type.
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):

Cinnamon
Raisins, cranberries, or other dried fruit
Chopped nuts, like pecans, walnuts, or seeds
Apple butter
Caramel sauce
Maple syrup
Crushed pretzels
Crumbled cookies
Yogurt dip

How to Make Healthy Apple Nachos

Here's how to make this easy recipe:

Numbered collage of directions to make nachos using apple slices.

Remove the core and cut apples into slices or wedges. We recommend using the thickest setting on a mandolin so the apple slices hold their shape when picked up.
Arrange apple slices to overlap slightly on several plates or a large platter before adding the toppings.
Add almond butter and honey to a small bowl. Warm in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Drizzle over the apples with a spoon. Alternatively, spoon the mixture into the corner of a plastic bag, nip the corner, and pipe it.
Layer the toppings and enjoy immediately.

A serving of loaded apple nachos drizzled with nut butter and topped with granola, chocolate chips, coconut on a plate.

Storage and Make Ahead Tips

For the best result, we don't recommend assembling apple nachos ahead of time. Instead, gather and prepare the ingredients you will be using.

Apples can be cut ahead of time if necessary. However, they should be coated with lemon water and stored in an airtight bag or container.

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