Description
Delight in this fresh and crunchy Apple Nachos recipe featuring thinly sliced apples topped with almond butter, crunchy granola, pecans, dried cranberries, pepitas, and a sweet vanilla yogurt drizzle. It's a perfect snack or light dessert that's easy to assemble and bursting with flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Base
- 2 large apples, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji
Toppings
- 1/4 cup almond butter, or peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granola
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon pepitas
Sauce
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, regular or Greek
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/6 teaspoon apple pie spice, or pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples – Begin by slicing the apples into 1/4-inch thick pieces. To prevent browning if not using immediately, submerge the apple slices in a bowl of cool water and cover. When ready, drain the slices thoroughly before assembling.
- Assemble the Apple Nachos – On a serving platter, arrange the apple slices in a slightly overlapping circular pattern. Evenly drizzle the almond butter over the arranged apple slices. Then sprinkle the granola, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and pepitas over the top to add texture and flavor.
- Make the Sauce – In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla yogurt, maple syrup, and apple pie spice until smooth. Serve this flavorful sauce alongside the apple nachos for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- To keep apples from browning, immediately submerge them in cool water after slicing and drain before use.
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter based on preference or dietary needs.
- The apple pie spice can be replaced with pumpkin pie spice for a warmer flavor profile.
- Apples can be sliced and stored for up to 3 days, but for best flavor and texture, consume the nachos the same day they are made.
- For a dairy-free option, use coconut or almond-based yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 slices
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 14 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
