Apple Nachos

Confession: we often run out of snack ideas (even as cookbook authors!). Here’s a healthy snack that’s captured our 5 year old’s imagination, and subsequently ours: Apple Nachos! This simple combination of sweetened yogurt, almonds and apple slices is so refreshing and delicious, it’s hard to stop sneaking bites. It’s really just loaded apple slices, but it’s all in the branding, right? Here’s how to make this fun snack.

Ingredients in apple nachos

These apple nachos were inspired by our 5 year old, and now they’ve become a favorite family snacks! He picked out a kids cookbook from the library and as he was paging through, he landed on a picture of apple nachos. We made them together and from the first bite, he was hooked! This recipe is our spin on the concept from that book (Super Foods for Super Kids, which we’d recommend!). It’s so simple to whip up and a great way to incorporate healthy foods into your snacking, whatever your age. You’ll need:

ApplesGreek yogurt or plain yogurtMaple syrup or honeyPeanut butter (optional; omit for nut allergies)Sliced almondsCinnamon

Notes on the yogurt drizzle

This apple nachos recipe is so simple, you can whip it up without looking at a recipe. The drizzle is similar to our Easy Fruit Dip or Peanut Butter Dip, which we often make simply by stirring together the ingredients without measuring. Here are a few notes about the drizzle:

Use Greek or plain yogurt. Plain yogurt has a looser texture; Greek yogurt will be thicker. Add peanut butter if desired, but it’s not required. We like it both ways. If it’s thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time to get to a consistency that’s easy to dollop onto the nachos. We add up to 1 tablespoon water when using Greek yogurt and peanut butter, but it all depends on the brand and type of yogurt and whether you’ve added PB.

Variations on apple nachos toppings

There are loads of ways to make apple nachos. You can keep them healthy-ish and simple like these, which we love because they’re super simple to put together and taste amazing. Or, you can style them as more of a dessert item. Here are a few more topping ideas:

Chopped pecans, peanuts or walnutsMini chocolate chipsGranolaRaisinsPeanut butter drizzle (warm it in the microwave so it’s easy to drizzle)Caramel or chocolate sauceSprinkles

More healthy snacks

Love healthy snacks? Apple nachos are a great way to infuse fruits, nuts and yogurt into your snacking. Here are a few more healthy snack recipes to try:

Try this Amazing Avocado Dip that stays green for daysMake fun and easy Easy Yogurt BarkGrab tasty Peanut Butter Granola BarsGo for everyone’s favorite Veggie Dip or Ranch Dip