Baked Apple Chips (Cinnamon Apple Crisps)
Looking for an easy, healthy snack that fits your apple chips recipe routine? This baked apple chips is naturally grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite paleo recipes for anyone following a paleo diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 10 minutes prep, 40 minutes cook
- Servings: 1 batch
- Diet: Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened apple juice (homemade if possible)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 large apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Boil the apple juice and cinnamon stick in a large pot over high heat.
- Slice off the top and bottom of the apples and cut them crosswise into 0.5 cm chips. Remove the seeds.
- Gently add the apple slices to the pot and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the slices and place them on a kitchen towel to dry slightly.
- Place the chips on a cooling rack lined with parchment paper (this catches drips).
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until the slices are golden and completely dry.
- Store in a resealable bag.
Tips & Variations
The juice-poaching step infuses the chips with sweetness and makes them chewy-crisp, not leathery.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe uses only whole, unprocessed ingredients — no grains, no refined sugar, no industrial seed oils. It’s naturally rich in protein and healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for weight loss, stable energy and digestive health. Because it’s grain-free and dairy-free, it also works well for people with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really paleo?
Yes. Baked Apple Chips contains only paleo-approved ingredients — no grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar or processed oils.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 1 batch.
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