Apple Nachos recipe with peanut butter and melted chocolate drizzle. Fruit, protein and chocolate makes this a great healthy snack at any time! Vegan, gluten-free, 5 minute dessert.
One of the best things about pinterest is the inspiration you can find.
I especially love when I see a picture of food that makes me feel the need to go make that recipe right that second.
Enter: apple nachos.
The inspiration for this came from a blog no longer in existence, but the options for toppings are endless.
These are not exactly (/at all) like “nachos” since I didn’t melt the whole thing in the microwave, there are no chips and there is no cheese (note to self: try this another time with cheese!).
However, apple nachos sounds much more exciting than “apples with various toppings”, so I’m going to go with it.
It’s basically a way to get your “apple a day” while satisfying your sweet tooth at the same time.
In my searches I have seen caramel apple nachos, toppings like marshmallows and candy bars, but of course for my first try I decided on peanut butter and chocolate apple nachos.
Why would I go any other way?
This is a totally flexible recipe – you can use any kind of apple you want, any kind of topping and any amount.
Many people prefer a granny smith apple but my personal preference is to use a sweet red apple.
Though you just can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate.
If you are allergic or want a version of apple nachos without peanut butter, other options are almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter.
(See this list of peanut butter alternatives.)
I list the amounts I used for my plate just for a guideline. I used an 8-piece apple corer, cut each piece in half, and then each in half again. 32 thin slices.
I melted 1/4 cup of peanut butter in the microwave and drizzled that on, and I tried to do the same with 1/4 cup chocolate chips.
The melted chocolate didn’t spread as far as I wanted so I also added chocolate chips (a few mini, and few regular sized) on top.
Update: I’ve been informed this is a hit as a party appetizer too, but I can’t claim to have shared this with anyone.
It’s not often you get a serving of fruit, protein, and chocolate all in one, so this is basically the best dessert snack ever.
I’ve always made a peanut butter and jelly version of these apple nachos, which would be great for an after school snack!
Apple nachos with peanut butter and chocolate
Apple "Nachos" with peanut butter and chocolate drizzle. Fruit, protein and chocolate makes this a great healthy snack at any time! Vegan, gluten-free, 5 minute dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 Fuji apple, (or slicing apple of your choice), cut into 32 thin slices*
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter, , melted
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, , melted**
- 1 handful of chocolate chips, (I used a combination of mini semi-sweet chips and regular sized dark chocolate chips), for sprinkling **
Instructions
- Arrange apple slices on a plate.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter over apple slices with a spoon, and do the same with the melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle handful of chocolate chips over the plate as topping.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
I used an 8-piece apple corer, cut each piece in half, and then each in half again.
*If you are vegan, double check the labels, as not all brands of dark and semi-sweet chocolate are vegan.
**You can reduce the amount of chocolate + peanut butter by half or more if you want to cut down the calories - I just like to overload it sometimes!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 690Total Fat: 39gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 320mgCarbohydrates: 71gFiber: 14gSugar: 81gProtein: 19g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically by an online tool at Nutritionix. It is not always accurate. Please use your own tools to check if you rely on this information.
Dorese
Sunday 29th of January 2023
I’ve made this for years using peanuts, raisins, and covering it all with shredded cheddar cheese. I bake it in the oven and it’s better than microwaving. Yum!
Carolyn Nauert
Saturday 5th of June 2021
I'm going to a potluck later today, and I didn't quite want to make something that required an hour and a half to do. I tripled the recipe for the amount of people going to be there! I did something a little different and put three layers of apples on top of one another. It was a little time consuming cutting the apples (I don't have an apple cider), but the end result looked AMAZING. I stuck it in the fridge to cool (and have the peanut butter and chocolate hopefully harden) to make a great chip-like snack.
Karen M
Monday 23rd of December 2019
I'm concerned apple's will turn brown I feel they need to b soked in lemon or orange juice if preparing them ahead for a group. Have you experienced this?
Amy
Sunday 25th of February 2018
Looks so good can’t wait to try it. Great ideas to make different types. I’m going to try Carmel and peanut pieces idea of Carmel Apple. Thanks again for another great recipe
Joy Hewitt
Monday 22nd of January 2018
How many calories does this have?