Made from fresh apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon, these homemade apple chips are a nutritious alternative to store-bought snacks. They’re naturally sweet, crispy, and packed with fiber and essential vitamins. Plus, they’re vegan, gluten-free, and free from added sugars and preservatives, making them suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
Number of Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan Dessert
Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized apples (use your favorite variety)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Equipment/Utensils Required:
- Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Preparation Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and core the apples, then thinly slice them into rounds using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife. Aim for slices about 1/8-inch thick.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Sprinkle the apple slices with ground cinnamon, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the apple slices for 1 hour, or until they’re crisp and golden brown.
- After 1 hour, turn off the oven and leave the apple chips inside for an additional 30 minutes to allow them to fully crisp up.
- Once the apple chips are crispy, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, transfer the apple chips to an airtight container for storage.
- Enjoy your Crunchy Baked Apple Chips as a delicious and healthy snack any time of day!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Potassium: 4%
- Fiber: 12%
- Iron: 2%
- Calcium: 0%
Baked Apple Chips
Made from fresh apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon, these homemade apple chips are a nutritious alternative to store-bought snacks. They're naturally sweet, crispy, and packed with fiber and essential vitamins. Plus, they're vegan, gluten-free, and free from added sugars and preservatives, making them suitable for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized apples use your favorite variety
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and core the apples, then thinly slice them into rounds using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife. Aim for slices about 1/8-inch thick.
- Arrange the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap.
- Sprinkle the apple slices with ground cinnamon, ensuring they’re evenly coated.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the apple slices for 1 hour, or until they’re crisp and golden brown.
- After 1 hour, turn off the oven and leave the apple chips inside for an additional 30 minutes to allow them to fully crisp up.
- Once the apple chips are crispy, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, transfer the apple chips to an airtight container for storage.
- Enjoy your Crunchy Baked Apple Chips as a delicious and healthy snack any time of day!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 60
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Vitamin C: 8%
- Potassium: 4%
- Fiber: 12%
- Iron: 2%
- Calcium: 0%
