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Apple Nachos are a fun, healthy and easy snack that kids (and adults) will love!
I’m always on the hunt for fun and healthy snacks for my kids. I’ve seen a lot of apple nacho recipes with chocolate (and sometimes sprinkles) on them, and while they looked delicious, I wanted something a little healthier.
So I decided to go with peanut butter, walnuts, raisins and honey for the nacho toppings, and let me tell you…it was a WINNER! My kids couldn’t get enough of these apple nachos!
Toppings for Apple Nachos
Here are some other topping suggestions for your apple nachos (some are healthier than others)! Use any combination you’d like.
- peanut butter
- raisins
- nuts
- honey
- granola
- shredded coconut
- chocolate syrup
- Nutella
- caramel
- sprinkles
- whipped cream
Cooking With Kids
Apple nachos is something you can make with your kids. They can help to layer the apples on a plate and add the toppings.
Cooking with your kids is a great way to bond with them. It can also help to build their confidence and creates so many learning opportunities. Depending on their age, they can work on their fine motor skills, reading and math!
Here’s a great cookbook to get young kids started in the kitchen:
The first of its kind, Look and Cook Snacks is an entirely visual guide to cooking. Designed for children who can’t yet read, this is a must-have introduction to the joys of cooking for kids ages 4 to 7. From scrumptious fruit smoothies to easy-peasy pizzas, each recipe will let your kid will take charge of their discovery of the kitchen! Key features for kids include:
How do you make Apple Nachos?
Ingredients:
- apples
- peanut butter
- refined coconut oil (or other neutral oil, as needed)
- raisins
- chopped walnuts
- honey
Step 1: Thinly slice apples and arrange them on a plate.
Step 2: Add the peanut butter to a small dish and microwave it for 30 seconds and then in 10 second intervals until completely melted. Mix in a tiny bit of coconut oil if needed for a smooth consistency that can easily be drizzled.
Step 3: Drizzle the peanut butter over the sliced apples. Then, sprinkle on the raisins and walnuts, and top it with a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!
Note: To prevent the apples from browning, you can toss them in a little bit of lemon juice before arranging them on the plate.
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Apple Nachos
Ingredients
- apples
- peanut butter
- refined coconut oil as needed
- raisins
- walnuts chopped
- honey
Instructions
- Thinly slice apples and arrange them on a plate.apples
- Add the peanut butter to a small dish and microwave it for 30 seconds and then in 10 second intervals until completely melted. Mix in a tiny bit of coconut oil if needed for a smooth consistency that can easily be drizzled.peanut butter, refined coconut oil
- Drizzle the peanut butter over the sliced apples. Then, sprinkle on the raisins and walnuts, and top it with a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!raisins, walnuts, honey
Notes
- To prevent the apples from browning, you can toss them in a little bit of lemon juice before arranging them on the plate.
- I used fuji apples because they’re very sweet, but you can use your favorite apples.
- You don’t have to be limited by the toppings listed in this recipe! Get creative and try different topping combinations.
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