Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Recipe
A delightful and quick-to-make snack that combines crisp apple slices with creamy peanut butter, crunchy granola, and chopped peanuts to create a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. These Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter are ideal for a healthy dessert or an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fruits
- 2 medium apples, cut into thin slices
Nut Butter
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, melted
Toppings
- ¼ cup peanut butter granola
- ¼ cup peanuts, cut into small pieces
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and core the apples, then slice them thinly to create an even layer of crisp apple slices for the base of the dish.
- Arrange Apple Slices: Neatly arrange the thin apple slices on a serving plate in a single layer to ensure each bite is covered with toppings.
- Melt Peanut Butter: Gently melt the creamy peanut butter until it reaches a drizzle-friendly consistency, either by microwaving in short bursts or using a double boiler method.
- Drizzle Peanut Butter: Spoon the melted peanut butter evenly over the arranged apple slices to coat them lightly and add a creamy texture.
- Add Crunchy Toppings: Sprinkle the peanut butter granola over the peanut butter-drizzled apples to introduce a sweet and crunchy element.
- Top with Peanuts: Scatter the chopped peanuts across the entire dish for added texture and nutty flavor.
- Serve with Extra Peanut Butter: Use the remaining melted peanut butter as a dipping sauce for extra indulgence and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for a good balance of sweetness and tartness.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the granola is certified gluten-free.
- Optionally, you can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to prevent the apple slices from browning; sprinkle a little lemon juice on the slices to slow oxidation if preparing ahead.
Keywords: Apple Nachos, Peanut Butter Snack, Healthy Snack, Fruit Nachos, Quick Dessert, No-Bake Snack