These guilt free vegan Apple Nachos will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, but provide you with a healthy treat!
Today it has been pouring all day.* For many people that would be a bad thing. For us Tucsonans that is a wonderful thing, because we have well over 300 days out of the year that are sunny.
On a side note the urban dictionary definition of a Tucsonan is: anyone who has ever spent a Summer in Tucson without leaving. That cracked me up when I read it. (The Summer’s here are 100°F and above.)
Even though I don’t like to do a photo shoot on days like today, I thought it would be worth it because I was aching to make these Apple Nachos.
When I get an idea in my head, it is hard to extract it. I just figured I would find the window with the most light and shoot these gems on a beautiful mesquite table next to it.
These Apple Nachos are pretty much guilt free, with only a little chocolate, peanut butter, pecans, and coconut oil. I literally ate this whole plateful for lunch! If you are looking for an even healthier fun snack, try my Coconut Peanut Butter Apple Pizzas.
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Apple Nachos
Serves 1-2
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 4 teaspoons coconut oil
, divided
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, divided
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- 1 lemon, juiced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
, divided
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter with 2 teaspoons coconut oil in microwave until melted.
- Melt 1 tablespoon chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons coconut oil in microwave until melted. Check every 30 seconds or so, stirring each time.
- Slice apples into skinny wedges. Sprinkle lemon juice on them if not serving right away. This will prevent browning.
- Arrange apple wedges on a plate and drizzle peanut butter mixture and chocolate mixture over the top. Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and coconut flakes on top.
*Disclaimer – Many times I write my posts way in advance, so those of you living in Tucson, you don’t need to comment that it has been sunny all day. This was actually written in January!
Kindly Unspoken says
These look delicious! I’ve been meaning to try making these some day and you just reminded me 🙂
Ali @ Home & Plate says
This is the perfect afternoon snack for the kids who want a little sweet and healthy too.
Patti says
This looks delicious! We have a Granny Smith tree so I’m always looking for new recipes.
Willow Moon says
I am so jealous! Granny Smith is my apple of choice!
justinemarie1230 says
So yummy! Love the idea of coconut.
Willow Moon says
I put it in to make the two sauces a little more liquidy and to add flavor.
transportabletribe says
Ummmm…YUM! I am totally making this for the kids after-school snack! Thanks
Willow Moon says
I don’t have kids, but I am sure they will love it!
kage2015 says
Willow, this looks so good. I can see my husband and I snacking on this on a saturday evening.
Willow Moon says
Thanks!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oh bring on the rain!! I love days like that. The smell of fresh rain = perfection. As are these apple nachos!!! I totally want these for a weekend snack!
Willow Moon says
Me too! If only we had more of them!
Lara @MommyKazam says
Yum! I was sold with that first picture, but it sounds delicious too. This is such a cute kid friendly idea to sneak in some fruit and healthy fats <3
Kamara H says
I loooove this idea! I adore green apples with nut butter. Adding coconut flakes and chocolate sounds delectable.
Shamira West says
this look so yummy and healthy alternative to the greasy cheesy version of nachos!!
marielle says
whaaaaaat!? This looks SO amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Tiara Wasner says
This is a perfect afternoon snack!
starbritewarrior says
Wow these look amazing! I have never heard of apple nachos before and now I must try this!
Travis says
I have never seen these before but they look amazing! I am a huge fan of Granny Smith Apples. So nice and crisp with a touch of sweetness. I am going to have to try this one day. Thanks for sharing!
Willow Moon says
Thanks, I hope you like it!
Bella Bucchiotti (xoxoBella) says
These look delicious! Such a nutritious snack. I have had this on my “make for the blog list” for a while.
Aarika says
Yummy! This is a lovely snack. Do you think almond butter would well instead of peanut butter? I have that in my fridge. =) Cheers!
Willow Moon says
Of course! It is a healthier option too, because almonds are moderately alkaline forming in the body compared to the very acidic peanut. I just happen to love peanut butter, and their price, which is why you will see more recipes with peanut butter here. With that said though, I think it is time I created more recipes with almond butter!
diadarling3 says
These look so tasty. I finally made apple quesadillas the other day and it was amazing. I’ll have to try these.
Willow Moon says
That’s funny you mention apple quesadillas, I made some awhile back for the blog (vegan of course). They were wonderful! I think it was the first time I used apple in a vegan quesadilla.
onceuponadollhouse says
Yum! Already craving these.
Sarah Jean Althouse says
Yummy – plus it can count as a serving of fruit 😉
Willow Moon says
There you go! Healthy but sweet!