Mediterranean Diet Crispy Apple Chips
Experience the irresistible crunch of homemade Mediterranean Diet Crispy Apple Chips—an all-natural, guilt-free snack that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring just three simple ingredients—fresh apples, fragrant cinnamon, and tangy lemon juice—this recipe transforms ordinary fruit into perfectly golden, crispy chips bursting with sweet and spicy flavor. With minimal prep time and a slow-bake technique, these apple chips retain their nutrients while achieving the ideal texture for snacking. Perfect for meal prepping or satisfying sweet cravings, they’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and fit beautifully into a Mediterranean lifestyle. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for a week of wholesome snacking on-the-go!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices large apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Wash the apples thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or wax residues. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, carefully slice the apples crosswise into very thin slices, about 1/8-inch thick. There’s no need to core the apples as the seeds can be removed after slicing, and the core adds a lovely shape.
Remove any seeds from the apple slices after cutting.
Place the apple slices in a large bowl. Add the lemon juice and half of the cinnamon. Toss gently to coat the apple slices evenly.
Lay the apple slices on the baking sheets in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap.
Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon over the apple slices for an extra touch of flavor.
Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour.
After 1 hour, gently flip each apple slice using tongs or a spatula to ensure even drying.
Continue baking for another 1 hour or until the apple slices are golden brown and crisp.
Remove the apple chips from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. They will become crispier as they cool.
Store the cooled apple chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, perfect for snacking on-the-go or enjoying as a healthy, sweet treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
199 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 417 mg | 9% | |
*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.
