Oh my yumminess! These dairy-free caramel apples are just as tasty and a whole lot healthier than their dairy counterparts. I had so much fun playing in the kitchen to test this recipe. They really couldn’t be simpler either, with just maple syrup and almond butter. They are almost too easy – you’ll be wanting to make a batch every weekend!

Traditional caramel apples use caramel that is made with milk. I can’t remember the last time I had a candy apple. You know those fantastically decadent apples at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory? Those apples! It’s been over 6 years! With Halloween upon us, I was inspired to try and create a healthier dairy-free caramel apple that was just as tasty and full of crunch with chocolatey adornments. My dairy-free caramel apple was born!

Prep your toppings ahead of time so that as soon as your “caramel” is ready, you can dip and roll in seconds. These do get messy so don’t distress if everything doesn’t look perfect. Just dip ’em and roll ’em and pop them in the fridge to harden up. I used Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips and sliced almonds for my toppings. Chocolate and almonds are my favorite combo. You could also use sprinkles, chopped pistachios, or any other crunchy topping you are craving!

For even easier dairy-free caramel apples, you can use Nature’s Charm Salted Caramel Sauce. I’d love to see how your apples turn out. Tag me in your creations on social!

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Healthier Dairy-Free Caramel Apples

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 4 small Granny Smith apples
• 3 skewers or candy sticks
• mini chocolate chips
• sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Heat the almond butter and maple syrup in a sauce pan. Remove from heat just as it is starting to boil.
2. Insert sticks or skewers into the apples and dip the apple into the caramel sauce.
3. Roll the apples onto shallow bowls filled with chocolate chips and almonds to decorate the apples.
4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour or until ready to eat.

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