AIP Friendly Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with sweet apple slices and a whisper of Ceylon cinnamon — this snack is proof that eating for healing doesn't have to feel like a sacrifice. A light drizzle of honey and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice tie everything together into something that tastes genuinely refreshing rather than virtuous-but-boring. The autoimmune protocol can make snacking feel like a minefield, especially when most grab-and-go options are loaded with grains, seeds, nightshades, or additives that don't belong on the elimination phase. Every ingredient here clears those hurdles cleanly — no grains, no eggs, no legumes, no nightshades, just whole fruits, a vegetable, and a few simple flavor boosters. Ceylon cinnamon is the variety to reach for when you want that warm, delicate spice without the higher coumarin content found in cassia, and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of a Honeycrisp or Fuji apple. Optional torn mint leaves add a bright, herbal finish that makes these rounds feel almost fancy. Assembly takes just minutes and serves four, making it an easy crowd-pleaser at a gathering or a quick afternoon bite when you need something satisfying and completely on-plan.
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4 servings
- 1 large english cucumber
- 1 medium apple (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/4-inch thick and arrange them in a single layer on a cutting board or serving platter.
- 2
In a small bowl, toss the apple slices with the lemon juice until evenly coated.
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