Artificial Flavors Free Apple-Cinnamon Cucumber Rounds
Crisp cucumber meets sweet, spiced apple in a snack that feels refreshing and a little unexpected all at once. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — fresh cucumber, real apple, ground Ceylon cinnamon, honey, and a squeeze of lemon juice — so there's no guessing what's actually going into your body. That matters more than people realize with packaged snacks, where artificial flavoring agents can hide behind vague labeling. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a short, honest ingredient list that comes together in minutes on a cutting board. The honey adds just enough sweetness to complement the tart apple, while the Ceylon cinnamon brings a warm, floral spice that feels more delicate than the standard variety. A pinch of sea salt ties everything together, and the optional torn mint leaves add a bright, herby finish if you want to take it up a notch. It's the kind of effortless, clean-eating snack that looks impressive on a platter but requires almost no effort at all.
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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
- 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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