By Becky Hardin
Updated Jul 28, 2025
I can’t stop making these apple chips! Made in the microwave in just 6 minutes, you can’t beat that for a healthy, quick snack. These thinly sliced, crunchy apple chips are made even more delicious with the addition of cinnamon and sugar. I love that it’s a quick, simple, and healthy snack recipe that the kids love!
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5-Star Review
“What a super quick, easy and healthy treat!” – Kimberly
Easy Apple Chips Recipe
You only need three basic ingredients to make these fruit chips, so I love that I can whip them up on a whim. I use whichever apples I have on hand, unpeeled, and I adjust the cinnamon and sugar based on how sweet the apple variety is. It really can’t get any easier, believe me!
I find that a mandoline is the best way to slice the apples thinly and evenly. If you use a knife, get them as thin as you can, and be careful!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 3-4 apples thinly sliced any type will work
- ▢ ½ tbsp cinnamon
- ▢ ½ tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon and sugar to taste. A little goes a long way! 3-4 apples thinly sliced, ½ tbsp cinnamon, ½ tbsp sugar
- Place the apples in a single layer on parchment paper and place in your microwave. You will need to work in batches depending on how big your microwave is.
- Cook for 5 minutes on high, or until the edges curl.
- Flip each apple slice and cook for another 90 seconds.
- Allow to cool and dry for at least 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Becky’s Tips
- To bake in the oven , they take about 40 minutes, though they turn out just a bit crispier.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Apple Chips Step by Step
Season apples : Sprinkle 3-4 apples cut into slices with ½ tbsp cinnamon and ½ tbsp sugar to taste. A little goes a long way!
Place apples: Place the apples in a single layer on parchment paper and place them in your microwave. You will need to work in batches depending on how big your microwave is.
Cook: Cook for 5 minutes on high, or until the edges curl.
Flip: Flip each apple slice and cook for another 90 seconds.
Cool : Allow to cool and dry for at least 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
How to Store
Once they’re out of the microwave and cooled, these cinnamon sugar apple chips keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Serving Suggestions
Apples make some of the very best kid-friendly snacks. Pack these fruit chips in lunchboxes, offer them as an after-school snack, or enjoy them instead of potato chips next time you need a little midday something to eat!
I also like to prepare these healthy peanut butter energy balls or have apple cinnamon breakfast cookies on hand for other better-for-you options.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 apples thinly sliced any type will work
- ½ tbsp cinnamon
- ½ tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Sprinkle the apple slices with cinnamon and sugar to taste. A little goes a long way! 3-4 apples thinly sliced, ½ tbsp cinnamon, ½ tbsp sugar
- Place the apples in a single layer on parchment paper and place in your microwave. You will need to work in batches depending on how big your microwave is.
- Cook for 5 minutes on high, or until the edges curl.
- Flip each apple slice and cook for another 90 seconds.
- Allow to cool and dry for at least 2 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- To bake in the oven , they take about 40 minutes, though they turn out just a bit crispier.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
