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    Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos: Easy Vegan & Allergy-Friendly Treat

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    By Alisa Fleming on October 29, 2017 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Snack Recipes

    These simple, healthy caramel apple nachos are a surprising delight! The sauce contains just three ingredients and is not only dairy free, but also vegan, allergy-friendly, and optionally paleo-friendly. It’s a perfect nutritious treat or sweet snack for kids or adults, and can be customized with your extra toppings of choice.

    Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe - Fast, Easy, Just 4 Ingredients, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Soy-Free

    I discovered this wholesome, caramel-like sauce from Sarah at The Fit Cookie. She used it to make these amazing Caramel Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches for our #FrozenFridays Recipe Contest. Those vegan, gluten-free frozen desserts are definitely delicious, but I was truly smitten by the “Caramel” Layer. It’s so simple, and yet so addictive. It doesn’t taste just like caramel, but has definite caramel notes that add just the right flavor to these healthy caramel apple nachos.

    I’ve only used natural sunflower seed butter to make the caramel topping below. However, cashew butter will probably work well, too. Almond and peanut butter will also work, but they may be a little too pronounced in flavor.

    Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe - Fast, Easy, Just 4 Ingredients, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Soy-Free

    Special Diet Notes: Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, and top food allergy-friendly. You can also make it refined sugar-free and paleo-friendly if you use a seed butter with no added sugars. However, I prefer to use a regular sunflower seed butter, which has just a touch of evaporated cane sugar.

    5.0 from 3 reviews
    Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    You can enjoy these apple slices topped with a 5-minute, wholesome caramel sauce as a nutritious treat or sweet snack.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 3 servings
    Ingredients
    • 3 small apples, halved, cored, and cut into thin slices
    • 2 tablespoons natural sunflower seed butter
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla flavoring or vanilla extract
    • Optional toppings (ground cinnamon, dairy-free chocolate chips, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, etc)
    Instructions
    1. Arrange the apple slices on a plate, or just toss them on.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together the seed butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
    3. Drizzle or spread the seed butter caramel atop the apples. If it is too thick, warm it for 10 seconds in the microwave and whisk.
    4. Sprinkle on any optional toppings, if desired.
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    Healthy Caramel Apple Nachos Recipe - Fast, Easy, Just 4 Ingredients, Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Soy-Free

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    33 Comments

    1. Anne on October 4, 2018 11:13 am

      Thank you for this recipe. I’ve been gluten-free for years and have been looking for an alternative caramel dip sold in the stores. Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 5, 2018 7:26 am

        I hope you enjoy it Anne!

        Reply
    2. Jelena on January 9, 2018 7:17 am

      Can you use natural almond butter instead of the natural sunflower seed butter?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on January 10, 2018 3:17 pm

        I’ve only tested it with sunflower seed butter. It should work well, I’m just not sure on the exact flavor.

        Reply
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    4. Nicole Dawson on November 2, 2017 8:41 am

      Such a pretty presentation and way to eat caramel apples. This would be great to serve at any party.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:23 pm

        Thank you! I think it would be! Sprinkle on a little citrus though to keep those apples from browning and double down on the caramel sauce – it’s a party after all!

        Reply
    5. Megan on November 1, 2017 9:36 pm

      I love that you used SunButter as the base in this–we’ve always got a few jars laying around!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:23 pm

        My husband doesn’t actually like SunButter in baked goods, but this was a win!

        Reply
    6. Amanda on October 31, 2017 5:15 pm

      I must try this. It looks like the perfect recipe to have for snacking or dessert. Using 3 different kinds of apples would be pretty, too.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:24 pm

        That would be pretty! Thanks for the idea Amanda.

        Reply
    7. Sharon Wong on October 31, 2017 2:02 pm

      This is so beautiful! I would totally love eating something like this, healthy but with a touch of sweetness. Great idea.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:24 pm

        Yep, a snackable treat 🙂

        Reply
    8. Chrystal on October 31, 2017 6:03 am

      These apple nachos would make a lovely centerpiece dessert this holiday season!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:24 pm

        Oooh, yes, they would!

        Reply
    9. Sarah on October 30, 2017 5:03 pm

      These are a favorite fall snack in our house and why shouldn’t they be they’re delicious! I already have them on the calendar for an after school snack next week on National Nacho Day! Also love the caramel with the nut butter, I haven’t made that in awhile so this is how I’ll make them next week.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:24 pm

        Awesome – enjoy 🙂 Glad I can give you an excuse to bring it back on the menu.

        Reply
    10. Rachel on October 30, 2017 3:52 pm

      What a brilliant idea. My kids would love this… yum!!!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:25 pm

        Yes, they would – I promise!

        Reply
    11. Kaila @ Healthy Helper on October 30, 2017 3:05 pm

      WHAT AN AMAZING FALL SNACK!!! Love this.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:25 pm

        Thanks Kaila!

        Reply
    12. Emily Kyle on October 30, 2017 11:33 am

      This is such a fun idea! My 3 year old will go crazy for this when I have it ready after his nap!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:25 pm

        I’m just impressed that your 3 year old actually naps 🙂

        Reply
    13. Jenn on October 30, 2017 11:15 am

      This is such a great idea! And so much easier to eat than traditional caramel apples!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:25 pm

        WAY easier. Thanks Jenn!

        Reply
    14. Deryn | Running on Real Food on October 30, 2017 11:02 am

      Oh yum. I love how easy this is!! Perfect for a sweet treat without going sugar crazy.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:26 pm

        I know – I have a total sweet tooth and love having treats around like this so I don’t over-sugar.

        Reply
    15. Laura on October 30, 2017 10:58 am

      These are so pretty! My 6 year old saw this pic and exclaimed, “MOM! Can we make those today?!” 😉

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:26 pm

        Aw, I’m so flattered! Nothing beats the vote of a grade schooler 🙂

        Reply
    16. Kristina on October 30, 2017 10:24 am

      one of my all time favorite snacks is a sliced apple, and I’d totally welcome this caramel sauce on them!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:27 pm

        Hmm, maybe to enjoy with apple leftovers from that Roasted Apple Chia Pudding recipe you made – yum!

        Reply
    17. Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny on October 30, 2017 9:09 am

      Love this presentation! What a fun way to serve a healthy snack! 🙂

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 2, 2017 3:27 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply

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