Easy Fruit Nachos Recipe
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These fruit nachos feature cinnamon-sugar chips, fresh fruits, whipped cream, and melted dark chocolate. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, and no baking required!
You won’t find a dessert easier than these gorgeous rainbow nachos. Just line a plate with chips and top them with fruits, whipped coconut cream, and a generous drizzle of dark chocolate.
No need to turn on the oven.
The only “cooking” required is for the dark chocolate drizzle, but that’s effortlessly done in the microwave.
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These rainbow fruit nachos are also perfect with sugar-free whipped cream and vegan marshmallows!
Why You’ll Love This Fruit Nachos Recipe
- You don’t need to bake or cook anything for this easy fruit nachos recipe.
- Rainbow nachos are customizable! Add your favorite fruit, or try a different topping inspired by the season.
- These dessert nachos are 100% vegan. Made with fresh fruits, they’re definitely more wholesome than your usual sweet treats.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Cinnamon sugar pita chips – Sure, you can make your own cinnamon chips (scroll down for a quick homemade cinnamon tortilla chips recipe), but there’s no shame in using store-bought crispy cinnamon chips!
Fresh strawberries, mandarin oranges, mango, pineapple, kiwis, blueberries, and grapes – Select fruits of different colors for your rainbow nachos! You can also use blackberries, red cherries, pomegranates, or even apples treated with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Dark chocolate – Rich dark chocolate sauce and sweet-tart fruits will always be a match made in dessert heaven. But of course, you can get creative with your fruit nachos with cinnamon chips. How about a drizzle of vegan caramel sauce instead?
For the vegan whipped topping:
Coconut milk – Chill your canned full-fat coconut milk overnight to get the solidified coconut cream for whipping.
Agave – The sweetener for the whipped topping. You can also use maple syrup.
If whipped coconut cream is not your thing, beat non-dairy cream cheese with your preferred sweetener for a quick cream cheese frosting for your dessert nacho platter!
Tips For Making This Recipe
Make Your Own Cinnamon Sugar Chips
Preheat your oven to 350°F and cut flour tortillas into wedges. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray. Then, sprinkle the chips with a mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar and bake for 10 minutes or until the cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are crunchy.
Melt Chocolate in the Microwave Perfectly
Place the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in a dry microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals until smooth and completely melted.
Make-Ahead Tips
These delicious dessert nachos are best enjoyed immediately, but you can slice the fruits the night before to save on prep time. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, and just assemble the fruit nachos right before serving.
Rainbow Nachos Recipe FAQs
What can I substitute for nacho chips?
You can use pretzels instead of chips. The important thing is to choose a snack that’s strong enough to hold the rainbow fruit toppings.
Can I use frozen fruits for fruit nachos?
Yes! Just thaw and drain them first.
Can I save leftover rainbow nachos?
You can store the leftovers in the fridge for a few days, though the toppings might have already made the nachos soggy.
How do you make leftover cinnamon sugar nachos crispy again?
You can reheat your leftover dessert nachos that haven’t been topped with fruits yet to make them crispy again. Spray them lightly with non-stick cooking spray and reheat the chips in the air fryer at 350°F for 3 minutes.
What to do with leftover fruit nachos?
Even if your leftovers are no longer as crunchy, they’ll still make a fantastic topping for vegan vanilla bean ice cream or homemade vegan yogurt!
More Delicious Vegan Dessert Recipes
- Summer Fruit Salad
- Candied Grapes
- Snickerdoodle Dessert Hummus
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Coconut Cream Pie
- Vegan Banana Pudding
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Fruit Nachos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 7.5 oz cinnamon sugar pita chips
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 cup mandarin oranges, halved
- 1 mango, diced
- 1/2 pineapple, cubed (about 1 cup)
- 2 kiwis, sliced and halved
- 3/4 cup blueberries
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 2 oz dark chocolate, melted
For the vegan whipped topping:
- 1 can coconut milk (refrigerated overnight for the coconut cream)
- 1 tbsp agave
Instructions
- Line a plate with cinnamon sugar pita chips.
- Top the chips with fruits, following the colors of the rainbow.
To make whipped topping:
- Scoop out the solid layer from the chilled canned coconut milk and add it to a blender.
- Whip the coconut cream and add in the agave. Mix until completely combined.
- Decorate the fruit nachos with the vegan whipped cream and drizzle the melted dark chocolate on top. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and cut flour tortillas into wedges. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and spray with non-stick spray. Then, sprinkle the chips with a mixture of ground cinnamon and granulated sugar and bake for 10 minutes or until the cinnamon sugar tortilla chips are crunchy.
- Place the chocolate chips or chopped chocolate in a dry microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals until smooth and completely melted.
- These delicious dessert nachos are best enjoyed immediately, but you can slice the fruits the night before to save on prep time. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge, and just assemble the fruit nachos right before serving.
