Spiced Apple Chips with Almond Yogurt Dip

Slicing apples really thinly and baking them until they dry out and crisp up deepens their flavour and changes them up a bit. For anyone trying to eat clean or get more fruits and vegetables into their diet, cooking them in different ways can help keep things interesting. These are good on their own, or adding a yogurt and nut butter based dip makes them into a protein rich snack that’s easily portable. Making anything into chips, even something as healthy and common as apples, appeals to kids and picky eaters alike and it is the perfect munchy finger food for curling up inside by the fire.The thinner the apple slices are the better they will dry out and nicely crisp up.A mandolin makes finely chopping fruits and vegetables really fast and easy. I’ve had this stainless steel version for years and it is strong enough to slice up the hardiest root vegetables, I highly recommend one for any fellow chip lovers.They are ready once the edges curl in like this and they turn a light golden brown.
Pumpkin pie spice works for for many things besides pumpkin pie, it is the perfect compliment for apple chips or any kind of baked apple as well as smoothies and oatmeal. It is a mixture of warming spices that all help with digestion and it makes the whole kitchen smell amazing when it starts to cook. Pre-made versions are available at grocery stores everywhere but this is my go-to combination that creates a little over 1/3 cup:
3 tablespoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoon cloves