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    Home ▸ Vegan Desserts

    Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos

    Last modified: October 5, 2022. Originally posted: July 29, 2019 By Sophia DeSantis

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    Sticky, sweet and utterly delicious caramel apple nachos piled high with your favorite ingredients. You will have no idea this easy snack is vegan! #vegandessertrecipes #easyappledesserts

    Sticky, sweet and utterly delicious caramel apple nachos piled high with your favorite ingredients. You will have no idea this easy snack is vegan!

    Apple nachos with caramel and toppings on a white plate

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    This recipe was originally published on 9/19/16

    While we like to add things like chocolate chips, sprinkles and all that jazz, this easy vegan snack can definitely be made more on the healthy side. Make the caramel ahead of time and keep it around for quick use any time!

    Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos

    I still remember drooling at the site of the shiny caramel apples on a stick you see at fairs and sweet shops...this was a little over a month ago. Just kidding! Kind of. But really, those things are a kids dream and a mom's nightmare.

    Not only were they messy AF, but ultimately one kid will end up dropping it and defcon 3 tantrums will happen. I needed an alternative. Like these easy caramel apple nachos.

    What kind of apples do you use for apple nachos?

    This is really a personal preference, but I like to switch it up. Because the caramel and many of the toppings are sweet, even a more sour apple works. Here are some different apple varieties listed in their levels of sweetness, starting from the most sweet:

    • Fuji
    • Gala
    • Honeycrisp- one of my favorite!
    • Golden Delicious
    • Red Delicious
    • Pink Lady
    • Granny Smith

    How to keep apples from browning

    I have seen a variety of techniques out there when it comes to keeping your apples from getting brown, but other than looking a little ugly there isn't anything wrong with the apple. The brown is just the oxygen reacting with the apples flesh once exposed to air.

    Other fruit does this as well, so it isn't unique to apples. If you really want some tips on helping your apples stay fresh looking, here are some ideas (I haven't tested most of these so give them a shot and let me know!):

    • lemon juice- keep in mind that this will give a lemon flavor to the apples, but this one works the best
    • salt water
    • leave submerged in water
    • Eat Cleaner- a produce cleaning solution I use developed by a dear friend
    • cut with a really sharp knife- I heard this somewhere but not sure if it works

    How to Make Caramel Apple Nachos

    Making caramel apple nachos is as easy as prepping all you need. I like to make the caramel ahead of time, then gather the toppings into bowls and let the kids build their stack taco bar style!

    1. Make the caramel Hand holding a spoon with a light caramel sauce dripping off of it into a jar
    2. Slice the apples Sliced apples on a white plate surrounded by dessert nacho toppings
    3. Top with all your faves Collage of sliced apples topped with caramel and then chocolate chips Collage of apples nachos topped with caramel, chocolate chips, peanuts and coconut
    4. Devour Two hands grabbing apple nachos with caramel and toppings

    Caramel apple nachos topping suggestions

    • Caramel- duh
    • chocolate chips
    • melted chocolate
    • shredded coconut
    • chopped nuts
    • dried fruit
    • peanut butter chips
    • crumbled oreos
    • crushed candy like heath or snickers
    • marshmallows
    • crushed pretzels
    • sprinkles
    • m&m like candies
    • whipped cream

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    Apple nachos with caramel and toppings on a white plate

    Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos

    Sophia DeSantis
    A fall inspired dessert with a healthy twist. This easy vegan apple nachos recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
    4 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course 30 Minutes or Less, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 176 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 apples , cored and sliced
    • 1 cup Pumpkin Caramel Sauce , use as much as you prefer (you can also use your own caramel or the cinnamon caramel sauce from my site)
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup chopped peanuts
    • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
    • any other toppings you like

    Instructions
     

    • Spread apple slices on a plate.
    • Drizzle with caramel sauce.
    • Sprinkle chocolate chips, peanuts, coconut and any other toppings over the top.
    • Devour.

    Notes

    • The pumpkin caramel recipe makes about 1 cup so you may have leftovers, but it keeps well in the fridge or you can even freeze it.
    Tips to prep ahead: 
    • Make pumpkin caramel sauce.
    • Prep toppings.
    Baby/toddler food idea:
    • Cut apple slices small and allow them to dip into the caramel

    Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 19mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 4.2mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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    1. David Busch

      July 25, 2020 at 5:24 pm

      looks so good and it also tastes the way it looks

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      • veggiesdontbite

        July 27, 2020 at 1:47 pm

        Thanks David!

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    2. steviefbillman

      July 31, 2019 at 2:18 pm

      YUM! My favorite snack is apples with some sort of peanut butter. This looks so good that kids and parents alike would love it!

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    3. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes

      September 26, 2016 at 4:39 am

      What a smart idea, Sophia! Love the picture of your boys devouring these apple nachos. Sounds like the perfect snack for me! I'm not sharing this with my kids...it's prob. way too good to share 😉

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      • veggiesdontbite

        September 26, 2016 at 1:11 pm

        Thank you Vanessa! It's a great snack!

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    4. Platter Talk

      September 21, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      That looks pretty kid & parent friendly. I love that the nachos are apple slices. So much better then salty, fatty, chemical laden packaged snack!

      Reply
      • veggiesdontbite

        September 22, 2016 at 10:59 pm

        Definitely both! It's both filling and satisfying!

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