Crisp apple slices are drizzled with melted and gooey peanut butter and then topped with a handful of pecans and just a sprinkling of chocolate and coconut to make these irresistible Apple Nachos. My kids flipped out over this treat and talked about it for a couple of days.
Several years ago, I overheard someone mention apple nachos and I suddenly had an image of apple slices drizzled with peanut butter dancing through my head. I googled “apple nachos” and stumbled across a lovely photo of apple nachos at Allyson Kramer. I couldn’t resist making a version of them for my kids that same day.
Apple Snacks
For more apple-filled snacks and desserts, check out this Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp and these Apple Pie Bars. This Late Night Apple Crisp comes together in minutes with just four ingredients. Cinnamon Apple Chips look like some very tasty snacking and my kids are sure to get a giggle out of these Ants on an Apple.
How To Make Apple Nachos
Making Apple Nachos is about as easy a snack as you can make. Melt the peanut butter in the microwave until it is smooth and runny. Thinly slice the apples and scatter the pieces across a large plate. Drizzle the melted peanut butter across the slices. Sprinkle with the toppings of your choice and start snacking!
Kitchen Tip: I use this apple slicer to make this recipe.
Apple Nachos
Ingredients
- 2 apples crisp and tart varieties will work best
- 1/4 cup peanut butter chunky or creamy will work fine
- 1/4 cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut flakes
Instructions
- In a small glass bowl, melt the peanut butter in the microwave until it is smooth and runny. Thinly slice the apples and scatter the pieces across a large plate. Drizzle the melted peanut butter across the slices, top with pecans, chocolate chips and coconut. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
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{originally published 6/8/2012 – recipe notes and photos updated 4/5/18}
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
What a nice simple idea! Looks delicious too. Have a great weekend.
Athena @ Lifes Abundant Adventures says
Uh… This recipe just totally rocked my world!! AWESOME!! I am SOO pinning this and making it as soon as I get more apples! My Not-So-Little Man just ate the last apple yesterday, dang!
Blond Duck says
Tomorrow night. It's on. Drooling.
Sue/the view from great island says
These are so creative. So many of your recipes make me wish I had known about them when my kids were coming home ravenous from school.
EcoCatLady says
That looks yummy! I may have to give it a try… though I think I'll skip the pecans and the trip to the emergency room.
I'm actually really glad this recipe turned out to be a dessert like thing… The gears in my head were making a terrible grinding noise as I tried to picture nachos with apples on them!
Anna @ hiddenponies says
I love nachos, and my waistline would love a healthier version – these are great!!
Sandy @ RE says
We love apple nachos. So fun for the holidays (a bit hit in the FALL!) YUM!
Liz says
Mmmmmm….now THIS is one fabulous snack! And such a delicious vehicle to get more chocolate, peanut butter and coconut into my mouth!