Description
A refreshing and healthy snack, Apple Nachos combine crisp apple slices with a variety of toppings like almond butter, granola, pecans, dried cranberries, and pepitas. Drizzled with a sweet vanilla yogurt sauce spiced with apple pie spice, this recipe is perfect for a light and flavorful treat.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 2 large apples, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
Toppings
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- ¼ cup granola
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon pepitas
Sauce
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt, regular or Greek
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ⅙ teaspoon apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Slice the apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. To prevent browning, immediately immerse the slices in a bowl of cool water and cover. Drain thoroughly before assembling.
- Assemble the Apple Nachos: Arrange the apple slices slightly overlapping in a circular pattern on a serving platter. Drizzle the almond butter evenly over the apples, then sprinkle with granola, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and pepitas.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the vanilla yogurt, maple syrup, and apple pie spice until combined well. Serve this sauce alongside the apple nachos for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- To keep apples from browning longer, submerge slices in cool water or use lemon juice mixed with water before storing.
- Apples can be sliced and refrigerated for up to 3 days, but for optimal freshness and flavor, prepare and serve the nachos the same day.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce and added protein.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar to adjust sweetness.
- Feel free to swap almond butter with peanut butter or other nut butters based on preference or allergies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 apple slices
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
