Apple Nachos

Crisp apple slices are layered like nachos, then finished with a creamy almond butter drizzle, fragrant cinnamon, chewy coconut flakes, and crunchy cacao nibs. The result is a fast, naturally sweet snack with plenty of texture and rich, roasty flavor.

Nutrition · per serving

276kcal

7.6gProtein

27.8gCarbs

18.2gFat

7.7gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

6 items

Apple base

apple, cored and thinly sliced2 medium (about 360 g total)

ground cinnamon1 tsp

Nut butter drizzle

almond butter60 g

warm water15 ml

Toppings

unsweetened coconut flakes20 g

cacao nibs15 g

Tips

•For cleaner slices that brown more slowly, cut the apples just before serving.
•A crisp-sweet apple such as Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji works especially well here.
•If your almond butter is very stiff, use slightly more warm water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until it drizzles easily.
•For extra crunch, lightly toast the coconut flakes in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes, but this is optional and will increase cook time slightly.

Steps

1
Core the apples and slice them thinly into wedges or rounds, about 3-5 mm thick. Arrange the slices in an overlapping layer on a serving plate or shallow platter, then dust evenly with the cinnamon so every bite gets a little spice.
2 medium (about 360 g total) apple, cored and thinly sliced1 tsp ground cinnamon
2
In a small bowl, stir the almond butter with the warm water until smooth and pourable. Add the water gradually; the goal is a thick drizzle, not a thin sauce.
60 g almond butter15 ml warm water
3
Drizzle the almond butter mixture over the apple slices in zigzags. Scatter the coconut flakes and cacao nibs over the top so they stick to the drizzle and are distributed evenly.
60 g almond butter15 ml warm water20 g unsweetened coconut flakes15 g cacao nibs
4
Serve immediately for the best texture, while the apples are crisp and the toppings stay distinct.

Origin & History

Apple nachos are a modern American snack inspired by loaded savory nachos, replacing chips with fresh apple slices. They became popular through home cooking and wellness-focused food blogs as a quick, family-friendly way to make fruit feel more indulgent while staying within paleo-style eating.

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Steps

Core the apples and slice them thinly into wedges or rounds, about 3-5 mm thick. Arrange the slices in an overlapping layer on a serving plate or shallow platter, then dust evenly with the cinnamon so every bite gets a little spice.

2 medium (about 360 g total) apple, cored and thinly sliced1 tsp ground cinnamon

In a small bowl, stir the almond butter with the warm water until smooth and pourable. Add the water gradually; the goal is a thick drizzle, not a thin sauce.

60 g almond butter15 ml warm water

Drizzle the almond butter mixture over the apple slices in zigzags. Scatter the coconut flakes and cacao nibs over the top so they stick to the drizzle and are distributed evenly.

60 g almond butter15 ml warm water20 g unsweetened coconut flakes15 g cacao nibs

Serve immediately for the best texture, while the apples are crisp and the toppings stay distinct.