Apple Nachos - Healthy Snack for Kids (2024)

Apple nachos are a delicious gluten free, dairy free and healthy snack for kids! Healthy apple nachos made apples and simple toppings like peanut butter and chocolate chips will be a hit with your family!

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One of my top Pinterest searches as a parent? Healthy snacks for kids!

I'm always trying to come up with new ways to get my kiddos to choose snacks that are made with whole foods and have less processed ingredients!

Some of the winners I've come up with like almond flour banana muffins, fruit salad and air fryer chicken nuggets are tried and true favorites, just like these healthy apple nachos!

Why This Recipe Works

• They are a healthy easy snack that your kids and family will love! The perfect afternoon snack, movie night treat or even for breakfast!
• Healthy apple nachos are one of the best simple snacks with only three ingredients making them super cheap to make!
• You can use peanut butter or almond butter instead of caramel to create a healthy kids snack that is full of protein.

🍎 Ingredients You Need for This Recipe

Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

• Apples: I recommend a sweeter, sturdier apple like Gala, Honeycrisp or Fuji apples.
• Peanut, almond or nut butter of choice: Georgia Grindersnut butters are my favorite nut butter to add to these healthy breakfast parfaits! Use code LYNDSEY20 to shopGeorgia Grindersand get a discount!
• Dairy free chocolate chips: For this recipe I used Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips.

🔪 How to Make This Recipe

Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.

Wash and slice apples. Arrange one layer of apples on a plate.

Drizzle half of the melted nut butter over apples. Evenly sprinkle dairy free chocolate chips over apples.

Repeat process with remaining apples, nut butter and chocolate chips. Serve immediately.

Expert Tips

• Coat apples in a bit of lemon juice to keep them from browning.
• Sub peanut butter for honey or caramel for a sweeter, more dessert-like treat. Top with marshmallows for a fun topping!
• Use PB2 or peanut butter powder to create healthy apple nachos with less calories and are weight watchers friendly.
• Top with heart healthy oats or granola for a delicious crunch.

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