What’s better than a bag of baked chips? Homemade apple chips with cinnamon spice and the perfect crispy texture!
It’s the kind of snack you can munch on guilt-free and pack into everyone’s lunchbox. Grab those last two apples, and let’s get baking.
Best Apples for Making Apple Chips
The best apple chips are made with sweet-tart apples such as Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Pink Lady. However, if Galas, Fujis, or Red Delicious is what you have in the kitchen- use those!
Are Apple Chips Healthy?
Homemade apple chips are an excellent snack option for anyone. Made with just two ingredients- apples and a sprinkling of cinnamon- and at 60 calories a serving, it’s a delicious surprise to see how crisp and sweet they turn out. I love packing this homemade recipe along with my healthy office lunches, especially in the fall months!
Compared to store-bought apple chips, which contain lots of added sugars or other sweeteners, this recipe is the optimal choice in flavor and nutrition.
Now that you’ve learned a new healthy snack grab some lunch ideas to pack them with from the 101 Packed Lunches. I’ll send it straight to your inbox so you can get started making better lunches today!
What You Need
Here’s a list of ingredients AND equipment to make these apple chips happen:
- Apples: the MVP of this healthy snack.
- Cinnamon: optional, but adds delicious flavor.
- Parchment paper: prevents the apples from sticking.
- Kitchen knife: a sharp knife is safer and most efficient.
- Apple corer: optional, but it does make removing the core easy.
- Baking sheet: a large one works best!
How to Make Apple Chips
This recipe is easy to remember and even easier to make, but it takes time to dehydrate the chips in the oven, so be sure to set aside around an hour.
- Prep
Preheat the oven to 225F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the apple’s core and slice each into thin rings or slices. - Space them out
Place the apple slicing in an even layer onto the baking sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon. Make sure the slices aren’t crowded- this cause them to steam and not turn out so crisp. - Bake
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the slices are crisp and golden. Allow them to cool before serving.
To walk you through the process, I filmed a quick video so you can see apple chips being made start to finish.
More Healthy Snack Options
As much as my family loves snacks, making ones that include whole-food ingredients is essential! This recipe and Banana Chips are always great options, and I’ve included more ideas below for healthy on-the-go snacking.
- Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups
- Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites
- Baked Zucchini Chips
- Oatmeal Energy Bites
- Cookie Dough Snack Bars
Easy Baked Apple Chips
Apple Chips are the ultimate, baked treat and made with only 2 ingredients, cinnamon and apples. Perfect for an after school snack or lunchbox treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour + 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snacks
- Cuisine: Snacks
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thin
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Core apple and slice as thinly as possible into rings.
- Arrange the apple slices on the baking sheet in an even layer. Sprinkle cinnamon over the apple slices.
- Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, or until the apple slices are crisp and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool down to room temperature and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftover apple chips in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 apple chips
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 9.9g
- Sodium: 1.1mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14.5g
- Fiber: 3.2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple chips
Jenn
Love all your recipes been following since my 13 year old was a toddler!
Marlene
Brooke says:
May 22, 2014 at 1:05 PM
Why use the apple juice? I just sprinkle mine with cinnamon and bake. Does the juice add more flavor?
WHAT APPLE JUICE ??? actually sounds good with this recipe …….. how much and when and how
thanks
MOMables - Laura
Hi Marlene, this recipe was updated to use only the apples and cinnamon.
Marie
FYI – steps 2 & 3 in the recipe are backwards. First you lay the apple slices on the baking sheet than you slice them? :-)
MOMables - Laura
Thanks for catching that Marie! The recipe has been updated and all steps are in order.
Jessica
If you wrap them individually for gifts, would you eat it cold or reheat it? Have you tried one a day or two after making them? Thanks!
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MOMables - Laura
these dehydrated apple chips make great gifts in cellophane bags. They are eaten at room temperature.
zaleha
wow.. so easy to prepare!
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Nichole Shepherd
They look so yummy. How long will they store for? So you just keep them in a plastic bag??
Thanks,
Nichole
MOMables
these apple chips are essentially dehydrated. they will last a while. enjoy!
Brooke
Why use the apple juice? I just sprinkle mine with cinnamon and bake. Does the juice add more flavor?
MOMables
a little sweetness and crisp. you can do without.
Brooke
Thanks. We will try it.
Love, Live and Garden
Yuummmyyyyy!! I love buying apple chips but I never thought of making them because I thought you would have to have a dehydrator. Awesome recipe! Thanks!
Michelle - Ideal VA
I felt the same way! This is such an easy & cool recipe. Love love love.