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Apple Nachos

These healthy, fruity nachos are simple enough for kids to make. 

Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 medium apples (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds (unsalted and shelled)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened [or raisins])
1 tablespoon chocolate chips (mini)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy style)
5 1/2 tablespoons honey
Steps
  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Gently rub apples under cool running water.
  3. Add lemon juice to sliced apples to reduce browning.
  4. Spread apple slices on a plate.
  5. Top apple slices with sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and mini chocolate chips.
  6. Combine peanut butter and honey in a small, microwaveable safe container. Microwave 20 seconds and stir until smooth. Be careful when removing from microwave.
  7. Drizzle peanut butter sauce over apple slices.
Meal Type: Snack
Category: 30 Minutes or Less, Kid-Friendly
Food group: Fruits, Protein
Season: Winter, Fall
Source
University of Illinois Extension.