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Published: August 7, 2017 Last Modified: May 16, 2019 By Sara 13 Comments

Apple Nachos

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Apple Nachos Recipe | After School Snack | Caramel Apples

These apple nachos are sliced apples topped with caramel, chocolate and plenty of other fun toppings. The perfect quick and easy after school snack!

When I look for an after school snack, I want something that the kids will love and that will get them through their homework and after school activities.  Other after school snacks that my kids love are fruit salsa with cinnamon chips and pizza muffins.

Apple Nachos Recipe | After School Snack | Caramel Apples #apple #apples #caramelapple #snack #dessert #dinneratthezoo

A plate of sliced apple nachos topped with caramel and chocolate sauces, rainbow sprinkles and mini chocolate chips

For the first time ever, my twins are off to full day school! I’m already brainstorming fun school lunch ideas, but equally important are the after school snacks. I know my girls will come home hungry and I’m getting prepared with snack options to keep them fueled all afternoon long. My kids absolutely love fruit, so these apple nachos are a perfect choice for a fun yet easy snack. Apple slices will never be boring again!

A plate of caramel apple nachos with a hand reaching out to take one.

How Do You Make Apple Nachos?

This recipe starts with apples. I use a combination of red Gala and green Granny Smith apples for fun, but feel free to use whatever variety of apple your children like best. The apples get thinly sliced and arranged on a plate. After that comes the fun part – the toppings! I used a combination of caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and miniature chocolate chips here. Other great options are melted peanut butter, miniature marshmallows, toffee bits, chopped nuts, white chocolate, the possibilities are endless!

A plate of red and green sliced apples drizzled with caramel and chocolate, then topped with rainbow sprinkles and chocolate chips.

After you’ve topped your apples, put the plate on the table and let the kids eat them the same way you’d eat nachos! It’s so much more fun than just handing your children an apple, and it really only takes a few extra minutes to make. These apple nachos are a great way to jazz up back to school snacking for all ages. They’ve even fun for birthday parties or classroom events! Regardless of how you serve these apple nachos, you’ll be sure to have happy kids (and adults love ’em too!).

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A plate of sliced apples topped with caramel and chocolate sauces, rainbow sprinkles and mini chocolate chips
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5 from 13 votes

Apple Nachos

These apple nachos are sliced apples topped with caramel, chocolate and plenty of other fun toppings. The perfect quick and easy after school snack!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 230kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 2 cups thinly sliced apples
  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sprinkles
  • 1 tablespoon miniature chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Arrange the apples on a plate. 
  • Drizzle the apples with the caramel and chocolate sauces.
  • Top with sprinkles and chocolate chips and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Diane says

      September 9, 2021 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      Super fun and delicious! We couldn’t stop eating them

      Reply
    2. Julie Blanner says

      October 17, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      5 stars
      My girls love these! It was fun to make the nachos with them.

      Reply
    3. Kristyn says

      October 17, 2019 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      My kids are obsessed with apple nachos!! So much easier to eat than a caramel apple, but still the same great taste!!

      Reply
    4. Anna says

      October 17, 2019 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      My daughters made these nachos and everyone loved them! Such a fun treat!

      Reply
    5. Katie says

      October 17, 2019 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      My kids are obsessed with these! A little bit of healthy and sweet! LOVE it!

      Reply
    6. Natalie says

      October 17, 2019 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      This is the best treat! My kids love adding all their favorite toppings!

      Reply
    7. Bea says

      September 16, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      5 stars
      My kids love these! They ask for them all the time!

      Reply
    8. Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says

      May 19, 2019 at 12:37 pm

      5 stars
      Love this gluten-free nachos! A sweet treat.

      Reply
    9. Wanda Baker says

      May 19, 2019 at 10:23 am

      5 stars
      I use to make a variation of these all the time when the kids were little! Good reminder to make them again – they are the perfect any day snack! Love the sprinkles!

      Reply
    10. Mikayla says

      May 19, 2019 at 9:46 am

      5 stars
      I eat these as an adult! Drizzled peanut butter and chocolate sauce are two of my favorite ways to make apples dessert. Love this for kids too!

      Reply
    11. Emily says

      May 19, 2019 at 9:18 am

      5 stars
      Big hit with the kids. Thanks for posting this recipe!

      Reply
    12. Greg says

      August 21, 2017 at 10:59 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun idea!

      Reply
    13. Deb says

      August 8, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      My kids will go bananas over these!

      Reply

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