Apple Nachos – A Couple Cooks

Apple nachos are one of the best straightforward and wholesome snack! This easy idea is irresistible to children and adults alike.

Confession: we frequently run out of snack concepts (whilst cookbook authors!). Right here’s a wholesome snack that’s captured our 5 yr outdated’s creativeness, and subsequently ours: Apple Nachos! This easy mixture of sweetened yogurt, almonds and apple slices is so refreshing and scrumptious, it’s laborious to cease sneaking bites. It’s actually simply loaded apple slices, but it surely’s all within the branding, proper? Right here’s tips on how to make this enjoyable snack.

Substances in apple nachos

These apple nachos had been impressed by our 5 yr outdated, and now they’ve turn into a favourite household snacks! He picked out a children cookbook from the library and as he was paging by way of, he landed on an image of apple nachos. We made them collectively and from the primary chew, he was hooked! This recipe is our spin on the idea from that ebook (Tremendous Meals for Tremendous Youngsters, which we’d suggest!). It’s so easy to whip up and an effective way to include wholesome meals into your snacking, no matter your age. You’ll want:

• Apples
• Greek yogurt or plain yogurt
• Maple syrup or honey
• Peanut butter (elective; omit for nut allergic reactions)
• Sliced almonds
• Cinnamon

Notes on the yogurt drizzle

This apple nachos recipe is so easy, you possibly can whip it up with out a recipe. The drizzle is much like our Yogurt Fruit Dip or Peanut Butter Dip, which we frequently make just by stirring collectively the elements with out measuring. Listed below are just a few notes concerning the drizzle:

• Use Greek or plain yogurt. Plain yogurt has a looser texture; Greek yogurt can be thicker.
• Add peanut butter if desired, but it surely’s not required. We prefer it each methods.
• If it’s thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time to get to a consistency that’s straightforward to dollop onto the nachos. We add as much as 1 tablespoon water when utilizing Greek yogurt and peanut butter, but it surely all relies on the model and kind of yogurt and whether or not you’ve added PB.

Variations on apple nachos toppings

There are a great deal of methods to make apple nachos. You may hold them healthy-ish and easy like these, which we love as a result of they’re tremendous easy to place collectively and style superb. Or, you possibly can type them as extra of a dessert merchandise. Listed below are just a few extra topping concepts:

• Chopped pecans, peanuts or walnuts
• Mini chocolate chips
• Granola
• Raisins
• Peanut butter drizzle (heat it within the microwave so it’s straightforward to drizzle)
• Caramel or chocolate sauce
• Sprinkles

Extra wholesome snacks

Love wholesome snacks? Apple nachos are an effective way to infuse fruits, nuts and yogurt into your snacking. Listed below are just a few extra wholesome snack recipes to attempt: