Apple Nachos with Peanut Butter & Cinnamon

Step 1: Slice the Apples
Cut apples into thin wedges. Encourage your toddler to use a child-safe knife or crinkle cutter. Talk about shapes and textures.

Step 2: Arrange the Base
Layer the apple slices on a plate. Let your toddler decide the design - there's no wrong way!

Step 3: Drizzle the Nut Butter
Drizzle some nut butter (or substitute with sun butter). You could also warm it up slightly to drizzle more easily.

Step 4: Sprinkle the Toppings
Add the toppings (mini chocolate chips, sprinkles etc.). Let them sprinkle freely.

Step 5: Add a dash of Cinnamon
Give them a teaspoon of cinnamon (bonus if you wish to give access to the spice jar and let them shake it on). Invite them to smell it first and describe it.

Step 6: Eat & Celebrate
Snack time becomes a moment of pride. Celebrate their effort before you even take a bite.

Toddler Involvement Guide

👶 What Toddlers Can Do:

• Slice soft apples (with supervision)

• Layer slices on a plate

• Drizzle nut butter with a spoon or squeeze bottle

• Sprinkle toppings of their choice

• Shake on cinnamon and describe the smell

🧠 What This Builds:

• Fine motor skills

• Independence and choice-making

• Sensory curiosity (smell, texture, taste)

• Confidence in food prep

🛠 Try This: Encourage them to describe what they’re doing - “I’m making a circle,” or “This smells sweet!” These little moments build vocabulary and confidence while they snack.

• Slice soft apples (with supervision)

• Layer slices

• Drizzle or spread nut butter

• Sprinkle toppings

• Shake on cinnamon

Skills this builds:

• Fine motor coordination

• Decision-making

• Sensory exploration

• Food autonomy

This section breaks down exactly what your toddler is learning — from fine motor skills to decision-making and sensory exploration — and shows how this recipe builds real-life confidence and joy in the kitchen.