Single-Serve Apple Nachos
My apple nachos are usually a crowd situation—the kind where I’m slicing, drizzling, and refilling a platter because everyone keeps reaching back for more. But on quieter days, when it’s just me, I love making a single-serve version that feels just as fun, minus the sharing.
Think crisp apple slices layered with creamy nut butter and sprinkled with crunch…. and just enough sweetness to hit the spot. I top mine with chopped nuts (always), a little dried fruit and/or shredded coconut, sometimes seeds (pumpkin or sunflower)… and a few dark chocolate chips (for balance, ahem!). You can keep it super simple or pile it high because this is a choose-your-own-adventure snack.
Perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, a study break, or an after-school snack the kids can build themselves. One plate, endless combos, zero fuss.
And if you love this apple nacho concept, I take it in a few fun directions — my Sheet Pan Candy Apples and Sheet Pan Caramel Apples are a little more elaborate and perfect for a crowd. And my Apple Peanut Butter Samoas are a chocolate-coconut topped treat that tastes completely indulgent and yet made with nothing but wholesome, feel-good ingredients. Yes, really!
Try my Healthy Bran Muffins with Apple and Raisins!
Single-Serve Apple Nachos
Ingredients
- 1 apple, sliced into thin pieces
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- Optional toppings: Chopped toasted nuts (pecans, peanuts, almonds, walnuts); seeds (pumpkin, sunflower); granola; shredded coconut; dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries); dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Layer apple slices on a plate, similar to how you would lay out tortilla chips, spread out yet overlapped in certain places.
- Warm peanut butter in the microwave for about 30 seconds to make it super-soft and pourable. Drizzle peanut butter evenly on top. Sprinkle on optional toppings and serve.
Joy have love getting you recipe I have try the pumpkin peanut butter ,use the PB2 powdered peanut butter,made Pumpkin spice latte ,and the pumpkin turkey chilli that made for lunch and separated it for a couple of days ,thank you so much i will try this to
Thank you so much, Rose! That’s so wonderful to hear! It sounds like you’ve been having a pumpkin-packed adventure in the kitchen! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed the Pumpkin Peanut Butter, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and the Pumpkin Turkey Chili—such a delicious and cozy lineup. This new recipe fits perfectly into your fall theme! It’s a really easy, yummy snack.
— Team Joy
Can’t wait to try this. I’m sure it will be a winner!
Hi Diane! Thanks so much for your comment – we’re excited to hear how it turns out!
-Alison
1 TBS of PB is 190 calories so how is this 180 calories for the entire apple plus the toppings? inaccurate calorie info-even as a baseline 🙁 This is misleading even with the software warning.
Hi Lyla, thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. If you take a look at the nutrition label for peanut butter, it will say it contains ~190 calories per serving, and one serving = 2 tablespoons. Joy only uses 1 tablespoon of peanut butter in this recipe, which contains ~95 calories. That’s why the calories for this apple nacho recipe is lower than you might expect. She did not include the calories for extra toppings, since that will vary from person to person (she notes this detail in the recipe).
We hope this helps! Thanks again for bringing up this concern, your feedback is important to us.
-Alison
this is one of the easiest and most delicious snacks to make after a workout or in between my classes. It’s so quick and filling! It’s one of my go-tos!
Hi Jadyn, we’re so glad you found a snack that you love and enjoy…especially one that works with your busy schedule. And we couldn’t agree more—the convenience, ease, and deliciousness of this recipe make it a favorite of ours as well! Thanks for sharing the love!
—Donna