Healthy Apple Nachos
Healthy Apple Nachos layered with fresh apples, bits of chocolate, and coconut flakes, drizzled with gooey, warm nut butter, and sprinkled with cinnamon are my new favorite quick and healthy treat!
Ready in under 5 minutes, these apple nachos make a great fruit snack or dessert, perfect for breakfast or a light lunch. They are a well-loved classic loved by kids and adults alike!
Not only will you enjoy this treat, but it’s also an easy way to get a good dose of protein, with about 8 grams per 2 tablespoons of nut butter. Not too bad at all!
Gather some of your favorite apples and get ready to enjoy a simple, healthy, and delicious treat. They are naturally vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and whole-food plant-based (WFPB)!
Ingredients You’ll Need
In this recipe, sliced apples are drizzled with nut butter and topped with a variety of flavorful toppings for a quick, easy vegan snack or dessert everyone will love!
Here is everything I used, plus ideas for variations (measurements are in the recipe card below):
Apples — I love sweet, crisp varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp because they hold up well and balance the richness of the toppings. Tart green apples (like Granny Smith) also work beautifully if you like a brighter contrast. Choose firm apples so they don’t get mushy.
Nut Butter — Creamy or crunchy peanut butter is my go-to for its classic flavor, but Almond Butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter are all excellent. I warm it slightly so it drizzles more easily over the apples.
Chocolate Chips — I used mini chocolate chips here. For a less processed option, I recommend cacao nibs or carob chips. Dark chocolate (70%+) gives a nice bittersweet balance.
Shredded Coconut — Unsweetened is preferred. Toasted is delicious too, for extra flavor and crunch, but raw works too. Feel free to leave it out if you’re not a coconut fan.
Cinnamon — Just a light dusting adds warmth and brings all the flavors together. It’s a small touch that makes a big difference!
Lemon or Lime Juice (optional but recommended) — A quick squeeze over the sliced apples prevents browning and adds a bright pop of acidity that cuts through the sweetness of the nut butter and chocolate.
Healthy Optional Toppings
Other healthy toppings to consider are hemp hearts, raisins or currants, ground cardamom, or a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
How To Make Apple Nachos
Here is a quick step-by-step, with photos to guide you, to get you on your way to making this easy snack recipe!
(Note – The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post)
Prep the apples. Wash and dry the apples. Cut them into quarters and remove the core. Slice the quarters into thin slices, about 1/4 – 1/2 inch.
Drizzle with lemon juice. This is optional, but you can drizzle lemon or lime juice over the apples, then toss to coat and prevent browning.
Layer apples on a serving plate. If you can circle your apples like the ones above, you’ll be sure to have a little of everything on each apple slice without causing too much mess when eating. Although I sure didn’t mind keeping my fingers clean, and I’m sure you won’t mind either!
Top with remaining ingredients. Warm the nut butter and drizzle it over the apple slices in a circular motion. Top with shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and any other topping you like. Add a dash or two of cinnamon on top.
And that’s it, now you’re ready to enjoy this simple and wholesome snack!
How To Store + Meal Prep
- Refrigerator: Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Meal prep: Apple nachos are great for meal prep! I would use lemon juice when prepping the apples to prevent browning during storage. To meal prep, simply layer apples in multi-use containers (affiliate link) and add toppings as directed for a quick, easy, grab-n-go snack or light meal.
More Healthy Snack Recipes!
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- Cranberry Almond Energy Bites
- Peanut Butter & Cacao Nib Rice Krispies Treats
- Vanilla Chia Pudding
- See all the Snack ideas on TSV!
If you try this healthy apple snack recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment and rate it below. I love hearing what you think or any changes you make.
Print Recipe
HEALTHY APPLE NACHOS RECIPE (5-MINUTE)
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: Serves 1 – 2 1x
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Description
Apple Nachos features fresh apple slices drizzled with natural nut butter and topped with chocolate chips, shredded coconut, slivered almonds and cinnamon. So healthy and good!
Ingredients
- 2 apples of choice
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup natural nut butter (peanut, Almond, sunflower, etc.)
- small handful chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life Mini Chips)
- small handful shredded coconut
- small handful slivered almonds, optional
- sprinkle of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional toppings:
- hemp hearts
- cacao nibs
- raisins or currants
- ground cardamom
- pure maple syrup
Instructions
Apples: Wash, core and cut your apples into 1/4 inch slices. I like to cut mine into quarters, take a small paring knife and carefully remove the core and upper and lower end where dirt may still be collected (even after washing). Lay apple quarters on a flat surface with the inside of the apple facing up, carefully slice your apple into 1/4 inch slices, even 1/2 inch slices is good too. Whatever thickness you prefer, no rules here! Place apple slices in a small bowl with the lemon juice, toss to coat.
Nut butter: Heat your nut butter just until warmed and somewhat runny. I like to heat mine by using a small silicon bowl placed in a small pot with just enough water to reach half way up the side of the silicon bowl, heat water on low and gently heat the nut butter until warm and drizzable. Alternatively, warm in the microwave for 20 – 30 seconds.
Assemble: On a serving plate, lay your apple slices in a single layer around the outside edge, then layer another small layer over those but towards the inside center of the plate (like shown in the picture above). Drizzle the nut butter in a circular motion, from the middle of the plate to the outside edge. You can also just zig zag the almond butter from one side to the other if you like. Again, no rules – just do what you feel is best! Top with chocolate chips, coconut flakes, almonds and sprinkle of cinnamon (or whatever you’ve chosen to use as your toppings).
Serves one generously, or two as a small plate.
Enjoy this simple yet delicious treat!
Notes
Use red or green apples, you may even consider using one of each for a combination of sweet & tart.
Make this 100% raw by using raw nut butters, raw cacao chips and unsweetened shredded coconut.
Nutritional values are estimates only. See our full nutrition disclosure here.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
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This apple nacho recipe is such a simple yet delicious snack! Thank you for sharing!
We didn’t have coconut so we added granola and a yogurt apple dip!
Beautiful and delicious healthy-ish snack!
Tried this and it was DELICIOUS 😋
This was sooo yummy. Late night snack and it hit the spot.
what a nice idea!
I'd never heard of apple nachos before but this looks wonderful! I have tried apple slices with almond butter though and it is one of the greatest joys of this world.
Now you have heard of these and you're going to love them! I've been obsessed with them and have had them the last couple days for snacks, and even lunch. Give them a try, I know you'll be happy!