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Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Caramel

Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter Caramel

Crisp apple slices drizzled with a smooth peanut butter and maple caramel, then sprinkled with chocolate and coconut for a fun snack.

2-3y+

5 min prep · 5 min cook · 10 min total · 6 servings

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Ingredients

  • 30 ml coconut oil2.03 tbsp coconut oil
  • 30 ml maple syrup2.03 tbsp maple syrup
  • 45 ml peanut butter, smooth, unsalted3.04 tbsp peanut butter, smooth, unsalted
  • 5 ml cinnamon, ground1.01 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 4 medium apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 30 ml white chocolate drops2.03 tbsp white chocolate drops
  • 30 ml dark chocolate chips2.03 tbsp dark chocolate chips
  • 15 ml shredded coconut1.01 tbsp shredded coconut

Steps

Make the Peanut Butter Caramel

  1. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat, then add the coconut oil and maple syrup.
  2. Whisk until the coconut oil and maple syrup melt and combine smoothly, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and whisk in the peanut butter until you get a smooth, glossy caramel.
  4. Whisk the cinnamon into the caramel until it is evenly blended through.

Prep the Apples

  1. Core the apples and cut them into thin slices so they are easy to dip and eat.

Assemble

  1. Arrange the apple slices in overlapping layers on a serving plate.
  2. Drizzle the warm peanut butter caramel evenly over the apple slices.
  3. Sprinkle the white chocolate drops, dark chocolate chips, and shredded coconut over the top, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories
229
Protein
3g
Fat
13g
Carbs
30g

Tips by age

2-3y

Cut the apple into very thin slices or grate it so it is soft to chew, and offer a small portion with a light drizzle of caramel. This is a sweet treat for occasional snacking.

Choking safety: Raw apple is firm and a choking risk under 4. Slice paper-thin or grate, and leave off or finely chop the chocolate chips, which are small and round.

3-5y

Serve thin apple slices with the caramel and toppings, seated and supervised. Keep portions modest given the added sugar from maple syrup and chocolate.

Choking safety: Cut apple into thin slices rather than thick wedges, and watch closely as chocolate chips are small and round.

5-8y

Serve as written, with apple slices, caramel, and toppings. A fun after-school snack to enjoy in moderation.

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