Super Easy and fun to make with kids for a snack!  These delicious gluten free apple nachos can be topped with your favorite topping for a delicious snack!

​Are you looking for a healthy kid-friendly snack?  Try my Delicious Apple Nachos!

This is one of my girls’ favorite snacks from when they were little. Actually, they still like it now that they are adults!
Who wouldn’t? It is super easy to make and you can use the ingredients you have on hand. This version of my apple nachos has melted peanut butter and chopped-up kind bar on top.

The toppings are up to your imagination!

Apple Nachos Topping Ideas:

Some of our favorite toppings are:
chocolate chips
granola
chocolate sauce
nut butter
sunflower butter
marshmallows
chopped up protein bar
chopped up kind bars
nuts
sunflower seeds
caramel sauce
popcorn
Blueberries
Holiday candy
The possibilities are endless! You can combine as many or as little as you would like. 

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​If you are looking for other snack ideas here are some you might like:

BLT Sandwich Skewers

Cranberry Goat Cheese Stuffed Dates

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Are you a snacker or meal eater?  What kind of food spacer are you?   Do you only eat three meals a day and that is it?  Or do you eat many smaller meals a day?

My oldest daughter is a snacker. She has been home for a few weeks and I am quickly reminded that she loves snacks! She can be found with little bits of food while she is working on college homework or doing her online classes. However, she is awesome at making them herself!

My younger daughter is not really a snacker like her sister. She eats usually at mealtime and that’s it. Not that she never eats popcorn if we have movie night but as usual, she’s not a big snacker.

I am not giving an opinion on which is better just was curious about it :)


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Here’s The Video of how to make Apple Nachos:

​Here’s The Recipe:

Apple NachosQuick and easy snack to make that is healthy and gluten-free!


SERVINGS 3

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 Red Apple
• 1 Green Apple
• 1/4 cup Peanut Butter Or any nut butter on sun butter
• 1/4 cup granola If you want
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips If you want
• 1 protein or kind bar chopped up If you want

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Wash apples and chop into slices.
• Melt whatever kind of nut butter or sun butter you would like in the microwave so it is pourable.
• Arrange apples on a plate. I like to alternate red and green slices.
• Pour nut or sun butter over the apple slices.
• Top with granola, chopped protein bar, chopped kind bar, chocolate chip etc You can use whatever toppings you would like to use.
• Serve and enjoy!

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!
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XO,

Michelle

I never thought I would make Vegan anything.  I, however, love this Chili.  Many of you know that I love meat.  I love almost every kind of meat except liver unless it’s Foie Gras.  I love that kind of liver.  Crazy I know.  Anyway, you didn’t look at a vegan chili recipe to hear me talk about meat.  I have been vegan for two weeks to see if it would affect my blood work for the positive.  

I actually really enjoyed the food and it made me realize a few things.

Things I discovered by being Vegan for two weeks:

1.  I didn’t die.
2. I didn’t starve.
3. Beans really are musical fruit.
4. I really enjoy the taste of veggies.
5. I don’t eat enough veggies in my regular diet.
6. Without eating meat, veggies and fruit have amazing taste and flavor pops out!
7. I will keep eating a lot more veggies because they make me feel good.

If you liked this gluten free vegan chili, you might also like:

Gluten Free Texas Caviar

Gluten Free Pumpkin Chia Puddin

Meatless Mondays


I hope you enjoy this Vegan/Vegetarian Chili recipe as much as we did 

Vegan Chili
Smokey and delicious chili filled with hearty beans.

INGREDIENTS  

• 2 cans organic black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cans organic kidney beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cans organic pinto beans rinsed and drained
• 1 can organic garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
• 1 large can Roasted canned tomatoes
• 1 box Vegetable broth
• 1 container Organic chopped mushrooms
• 1 whole Chopped yellow pepper
• 1 whole Chopped red pepper
• 4 whole Roma tomates chopped
• 1 large Yellow onion chopped
• 1 large Anaheim Pepper charred and chopped remove seeds and ribs for less spice
• 2 whole Jalapeno Peppers charred and chopped remove seeds and ribs for less spice
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Sweet Paprika
• 1 tsp Chipotle pepper
• 1 TBSP garlic powder
• 1 handful Chopped Cilantro
• 1 pinch S & P

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Char the Jalapenos and Anaheim peppers over a BBQ or gas stove.
• Rinse and add all beans to your crock pot.
• Add all other canned items.
• Chop up veggies and add to crockpot. Stir to combine.
• Add all seasonings and stir.
• Since there is no meat, taste the chili to see if you need to add more of any of the spices.
• Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy! You can serve with rice or polenta.

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,
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Michelle



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This Texas Caviar is my take on the popular dish.  You can serve it as a main dish, side dish or appetizer.  So versatile and colorful.  We had some friends from hockey over for the end of season party.  I made layered bean dip, cheese nasty aka nacho cheese, and Texas Caviar.  I love the citrus in the background of this dish.  So yummy!

Since I am doing the two week trial of vegetarian/vegan, I am going to eat this in my burrito bowl later today for some protein.  Not going to lie, I am excited about it too! It is delicious and I can’t wait to eat it.  I feel like I have been eating a lot of beans these last few days.  This is totally a new thing for me because I have been eating Paleo/Keto for so long I totally cut beans out of my diet.  We will see what happens in a few weeks after the trial is over.  

If you like this Texas Caviar recipe, you might also like:

Gluten Free Vegan Chili

Gluten Free Pumpkin Chia Puddin

Meatless Monday


Texas Caviar
Colorful and delicious side dish, main dish or appetizer. Citrus flavor with a little heat and smoky finish. Yummy!

INGREDIENTS  

• 2 cans organic black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 bag organic frozen corn thawed
• 1/2 red onion chopped
• 1 handful cherry tomatoes chopped
• 1 can Green chilies
• 1 tsp Garlic
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 2 Limes juiced
• 1 orange juiced
• 1 pinch S & P

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir. Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
• Enjoy!

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,
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Michelle




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I had to call it puddin’ because that is how I say it in my head…. with a very Southern accent.  It makes the pudding taste better.. promise!

If you would like you can change out the coconut milk for any milk you would like.  

I know that this photo isn’t super pretty, but I promise it tastes so much better than it looks! Usually, it is the other way around with beautiful desserts- they don’t taste as yummy as it looks! But sometimes they do! 

Why?I made this recipe because I am doing a two week trial of being vegetarian/vegan and wanted a breakfast option that I could make ahead for a fast breakfast.  It’s also awesome that you can make a big batch at once. 

Once my trial is over I will keep this in the breakfast rotation because it is so yummy!  I am on day 6 of no meat/animal products and I am surprised at how my body is responding.  I thought I would be crabby and hungry all the time, and that is not the case!  So happy to feel good and hoping for the best blood work ever.. cause I might still miss bacon.

Even if you don’t eat vegeterian/vegan this is a delicious breakfast or dessert option!  My Dad really liked this recipe and I think he still makes it now.   You can also use other fruit with the chia seeds to make the pudding.  

You might also like these easy breakfast options!

Blueberry cheesecake stuffed French toast

Fathead Dough Cinnamon Buns

Here’s the recipe for gluten free pumpkin chia puddin’

Pumpkin Chia Puddin’
You can whip this together the night before so it is ready for a fast breakfast in the morning. It would also be delicious as a dessert! You could whip some coconut cream to put on top to fancy it up!

INGREDIENTS  

• 1 can Full fat coconut milk in a can, not the refrigerated kind.
• 1 can Organic pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup Swerve Sweetener You can substitute any sweetener you like. 
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 TSP Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1/2 Cup Organic Chia Seeds

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl except the Chia.
• Add chia seeds to the mixture and stir.
• Cover and put in the fridge overnight.
• In a few hours it is ready to serve. Enjoy!

As Always,

Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes!

XO,
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Michelle

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