Crispy Apple Nachos (Printable view)

Crisp apple slices with cinnamon tahini drizzle, coconut, nuts, and chocolate chips for a sweet healthy snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Apples

01 - 3 large crisp apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and thinly sliced

→ Cinnamon Tahini Drizzle

02 - 3 tablespoons tahini
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, as needed to thin

→ Toppings

06 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
07 - 1/4 cup roasted chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
10 - Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Core the apples and cut them into thin, even slices. Arrange the slices in an overlapping layer across a large serving platter to create the nacho base.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
03 - Evenly drizzle the cinnamon tahini sauce over the arranged apple slices, ensuring good coverage across the entire platter.
04 - Scatter the shredded coconut, roasted chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and dried cranberries over the drizzled apples. Finish with a light pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.
05 - Serve right away while the apple slices are at their crispiest. The apples will begin to soften and brown if left out for an extended period.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It converts even the pickiest snackers into fruit lovers because the toppings make it feel like a treat rather than a health push.
  • The tahini drizzle tastes like liquid cookie dough but takes literally ninety seconds to stir together.
02 -
  • Apples begin browning within twenty minutes, so slice them last and have your drizzle ready to go before you cut.
  • If your tahini is separated and oily, stir it thoroughly before measuring or the drizzle will turn out lumpy and defiant.
03 -
  • Warm the tahini gently in the microwave for fifteen seconds before mixing, it loosens up and blends into the drizzle with almost no effort.
  • Use a fork to drizzle if you do not have a whisk handy, the tines create thin, pretty lines across the apples.

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