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Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos

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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!

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 Spoon in a glass jar with caramel dripping off the sides
  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
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Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
A fall inspired dessert with a healthy twist. This easy vegan apple nachos recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple recipe, healthy snacks
Servings: 4
Calories: 176 kcal
Author: Sophia DeSantis
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)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
  • any other toppings you like
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Instructions

  1. Spread apple slices on a plate.

  2. Drizzle with caramel sauce.

  3. Sprinkle chocolate chips, peanuts, coconut and any other toppings over the top.

  4. Devour.
Recipe 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
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Caramel Apple Nachos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 19mg1%
Potassium 170mg5%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 18g20%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 75IU2%
Vitamin C 4.2mg5%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. steviefbillman says

    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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  11. The Vegan 8 says

    Omg, is there anything better than apples dipped in caramel?! Oh yes, there is….your pumpkin caramel, hahaha! Looks like the perfect addition to me. You know apples are my favorite fruit and making it more festive with pumpkin caramel sounds downright delicious. That pic of your boys is absolutely adorable!! Love the sauce dripping down his chin, LOL!

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  12. Cadry says

    This looks like such a great fall snack! When I was a kid, I loved apple slices dipped in caramel. But of course, your pumpkin caramel is a world away from that mass produced kind sold in tubs!

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  15. Mandy says

    With that pumpkin caramel and chocolate chips, I would definitely devour that entire plate! YUM! Love this idea and I can see that your adorable kiddos agree! Gosh, they’re growing up fast! ❤️
    I just read the post you linked in here and really enjoyed it – I think so many of us can relate and I’m learning that perfectionism can often times steal the joy out of living. I hope everything is ok with you and your family – fingers crossed for the potentially exciting things! Big hugs, mama!! ??

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  17. Jenn says

    I remember this pumpkin caramel sauce from last year! So creamy dreamy! Great idea to drizzle it over apple slices with all the fixin’s. Yes, I’m sure my kids would think I kick mom butt if I made this for them! Definitely more indulgent than the apple slices with peanut butter I usually give them. 🙂

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