Heart-Healthy Crispy Apple Chips
Discover the ultimate guilt-free snack with these Heart-Healthy Crispy Apple Chips, a simple yet flavorful treat made with just two wholesome ingredients: fresh apples and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without added sugar or unhealthy fats, this recipe transforms thin slices of Fuji or Honeycrisp apples into delightfully crunchy chips through slow baking at a low temperature. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking method, these naturally gluten-free and vegan chips are ideal for mindful munching or as a nutritious addition to lunchboxes. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored in an airtight container for up to a week, these apple chips are a delicious way to embrace healthy snacking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large apples (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°F (90°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Wash and core the apples. Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, cut the apples into very thin slices, around 1/8 inch thick. Thinner slices will become crispier.
Lay the apple slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they do not overlap.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon evenly over the apple slices, using a sifter or your fingers for uniform distribution.
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour.
After 1 hour, flip each apple slice to ensure even crispiness. Rotate the baking sheets' positions in the oven for consistent baking.
Continue baking for an additional 1 hour, or until the apple slices are crispy and dry. The exact time may vary depending on the thickness of your slices and the specific heat of your oven.
Remove the apple chips from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, store the crispy apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 867 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
