Crispy Apple Nachos (Printable)

Crisp apple slices with cinnamon tahini drizzle, coconut, nuts, and chocolate for a sweet crunchy 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
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 preferred)
09 - 2 tablespoons dried cranberries or raisins
10 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# How To Make:

01 - Core the apples and cut them into thin, even slices. Arrange 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 combined. Add warm water one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously, until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
03 - Spoon or drizzle the cinnamon tahini sauce evenly over the arranged apple slices, covering as much surface area as possible.
04 - Sprinkle 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 to enhance the flavors.
05 - Serve right away for the crispiest texture and brightest flavor. Apples will begin to brown and soften if left standing too long.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but is secretly packed with whole food ingredients you can feel great about.
  • The cinnamon tahini drizzle tastes like dessert but takes under five minutes to whisk together.
  • Kids and adults both crowd around the platter, which almost never happens at my table.
02 -
  • Apples brown quickly once sliced, so a quick squeeze of lemon juice over the cuts buys you a little extra time.
  • If your tahini is particularly thick or clumpy, warming it gently before whisking makes a huge difference in the final texture.
03 -
  • Taste your tahini before making the drizzle because some brands are remarkably bitter and need an extra drizzle of maple to balance out.
  • Warm the water, do not use cold, because cold water makes tahini seize into a clumpy paste that is hard to fix.

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