Peanut Butter Apple Nachos (Printable)

Crisp apple slices with creamy peanut butter, nuts, and honey make a quick, nutritious snack.

# What Goes In:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 medium apples, cored and thinly sliced

→ Spreads & Sweeteners

02 - 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Nuts & Toppings

04 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts or mixed nuts
05 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the apple slices in a single overlapping layer on a large plate or platter.
02 - Heat the peanut butter in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften it for drizzling.
03 - Pour the warmed peanut butter evenly over the apple slices.
04 - Drizzle honey or maple syrup uniformly over the apples and peanut butter.
05 - Evenly distribute the chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut atop the assembled apples.
06 - Enjoy right away to maintain optimal texture and freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tricks kids (and adults) into eating fruit without a single complaint.
  • You can make it in less time than it takes to argue about vegetables.
  • The combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy hits every craving at once.
  • It feels indulgent but sneaks in fiber, protein, and natural sweetness.
02 -
  • If you slice the apples too thick, they become awkward to eat and the toppings slide off—aim for thin, even slices.
  • Warming the peanut butter is non-negotiable if you want it to drizzle instead of glob.
  • Serve these fresh or the apples will start to brown and lose their snap within 20 minutes.
03 -
  • Slice the apples just before assembling so they stay crisp and don't oxidize into sad brown chips.
  • If your peanut butter is natural and separated, stir it well before warming or it'll drizzle unevenly.
  • Let kids build their own nachos—it keeps them busy and they'll actually eat what they create.
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