Made with chocolate and peanut butter, these easy Healthy Apple Nachos will satisfy your sweet tooth. They're a fun snack or dessert.
These vegan Apple Nachos are the perfect snack. They are healthy while also satisfying your sweet tooth.
They are super easy to throw together, making them a great recipe to get the kids involved with.
Tart green apples with chocolate and peanut butter drizzled over the top, then covered in chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and walnuts, what's not to love?
For some traditional nachos, check out my loaded Vegan Nachos. They are made with Tofu Nacho Cheese Sauce.
Another walnut recipe to try is my Maple Walnuts. Another green apple recipe to try is my Green Applesauce recipe.
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🧾 Ingredients
This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Granny Smith apples: I like Granny Smith apples for their tart flavor. You could use whatever your favorite kind of apple is.
- Peanut butter: For a nutty flavor and creamy texture.
- Coconut oil: Thins out the peanut butter and chocolate.
- Chocolate chips: For a sweet chocolaty flavor.
- Shredded coconut: Adds crunch and coconut flavor.
- Walnuts: Adds crunch and nutty flavor. You could also use pecans or another nut.
- Lemon juice: Helps to keep the apples from browning. Also adds a bright tart flavor. You don't need lemon juice if you're planning on eating them right away.
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🔪 Instructions
Step 1: Wash, dry, and slice apples, removing the core.
Step 2: Sprinkle lemon juice on the apple slices if not serving right away.
Step 3: Put apple slices on a plate.
Step 4: Melt peanut butter with coconut oil in the microwave until melted.
Step 5: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave at 30 second intervals. You don't want the chocolate to burn.
Step 6: Drizzle peanut butter mixture and chocolate mixture on the arranged apples.
Step 7: Sprinkle chopped walnuts and shredded coconut on top.
Place in the fridge for the chocolate and peanut butter drizzles to harden before serving if desired.
🥡 Storage
After coating with lemon juice they'll last 3-5 days in an airtight container.
📖 Variations / Additions
- Crushed oat grahams
- Vegan mini marshmallows
- Almond butter or another nut butter
- Mini chocolate chips
- Chocolate sauce or vegan hot fudge
- Vegan caramel sauce
- Raisins
- Sunflower seeds
- Cacao nibs
- Other chopped nuts: pecans, almonds, pistachios
- Vegan yogurt
- Crushed cookies
👩🏻🍳 FAQs
Squirt some lemon juice on the apples, coating all sides.
🍓 Other Healthy Desserts
This healthy treat will satisfy your sweet tooth!
I originally posted this recipe on March 3, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it and changed the recipe slightly.
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📋 Recipe
Healthy Apple Nachos
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 4 teaspoons coconut oil divided
- ¼ cup chocolate chips divided
- 2 Granny Smith apples
- ½ lemon juiced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Melt peanut butter with 2 teaspoons coconut oil in microwave until melted.
- Melt 2 tablespoons 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, coating all sides. 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 walnuts, and shredded coconut on top.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Anabelle says
Willow, these are such a yummy treat! My family loves these!
Willow Moon says
I'm so glad, thanks Anabelle!
Sarah Jean Althouse says
Yummy - plus it can count as a serving of fruit 😉
Willow Moon says
There you go! Healthy but sweet!
onceuponadollhouse says
Yum! Already craving these.
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.
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!
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.
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!
starbritewarrior says
Wow these look amazing! I have never heard of apple nachos before and now I must try this!
Tiara Wasner says
This is a perfect afternoon snack!
marielle says
whaaaaaat!? This looks SO amazing. Thanks for sharing!