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Apple Nachos

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Apple Nachos

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   6 apple slices with toppings

  • 1/3 cup dried unsweetened cranberries or raisins
  • 1/4 cup sliced unsalted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted shelled sunflower seeds
  • 3 medium green or red apples, such as Granny Smith or Red Delicious, cored and thinly sliced into about 12 wedges each
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup smooth low-sodium peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cranberries, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
  2. Layer half the apples on a large plate or platter. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples to keep them from browning.
  3. In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave the water on 100% power (high) for 2 minutes, or until boiling (or boil on the stovetop and pour into a small bowl). Add the peanut butter and honey, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Using a spoon, drizzle half the peanut butter mixture over the apple wedges. Sprinkle with half the cranberry mixture. Layer the remaining apples over the cranberry mixture. Drizzle the remaining peanut butter mixture over all. Sprinkle the remaining cranberry mixture over all.

Cooking Tip: If you don't have an apple corer, halve the fruit and use either a melon baller or a sturdy, rounded metal 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out the core and seeds.

Keep it Healthy: Always opt for dried unsweetened fruit. The sweetened varieties contain unnecessary added sugar.

Tip: For variety, try other toppings for the apple nachos, such as any type of dried unsweetened fruit, unsalted chopped nuts, unsalted pumpkin seeds, low-fat granola, or unsweetened shredded coconut.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Nachos
CaloriesCalories
167 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
4g Per Serving
FiberFiber
4g Per Serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories 167
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 66 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 15 g
Protein 4 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 fruit, 1/2 lean meat, 1 fat

Copyright © 2018 American Heart Association, Healthy for Good™. Every purchase helps fund the work of the AHA/ASA.

Nutrition Facts

Apple Nachos
CaloriesCalories
167 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
4g Per Serving
FiberFiber
4g Per Serving
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Calories 167
Total Fat 7.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.0 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 66 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Sugars 15 g
Protein 4 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 1/2 fruit, 1/2 lean meat, 1 fat

Ingredients

Servings  6   Serving Size   6 apple slices with toppings

  • 1/3 cup dried unsweetened cranberries or raisins
  • 1/4 cup sliced unsalted almonds
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted shelled sunflower seeds
  • 3 medium green or red apples, such as Granny Smith or Red Delicious, cored and thinly sliced into about 12 wedges each
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup smooth low-sodium peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. In a small bowl, stir together the cranberries, almonds, and sunflower seeds.
  2. Layer half the apples on a large plate or platter. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the apples to keep them from browning.
  3. In a small microwaveable bowl, microwave the water on 100% power (high) for 2 minutes, or until boiling (or boil on the stovetop and pour into a small bowl). Add the peanut butter and honey, stirring until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Using a spoon, drizzle half the peanut butter mixture over the apple wedges. Sprinkle with half the cranberry mixture. Layer the remaining apples over the cranberry mixture. Drizzle the remaining peanut butter mixture over all. Sprinkle the remaining cranberry mixture over all.

Cooking Tip: If you don't have an apple corer, halve the fruit and use either a melon baller or a sturdy, rounded metal 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop out the core and seeds.

Keep it Healthy: Always opt for dried unsweetened fruit. The sweetened varieties contain unnecessary added sugar.

Tip: For variety, try other toppings for the apple nachos, such as any type of dried unsweetened fruit, unsalted chopped nuts, unsalted pumpkin seeds, low-fat granola, or unsweetened shredded coconut.
Copyright © 2018 American Heart Association, Healthy for Good™. Every purchase helps fund the work of the AHA/ASA.

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