Gut Friendly Apple Slices with Coconut Butter
Crisp apple wedges paired with a warmly spiced coconut butter dip make for a snack that feels indulgent without doing any damage to a sensitive digestive system. The dip comes together in minutes — just coconut butter loosened with a little warmth, then stirred together with honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a bright hit of fresh lemon juice. Ceylon cinnamon is worth seeking out specifically because it's gentler and more nuanced than the cassia variety, making it a smart choice when you're keeping things easy on your gut. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples bring natural sweetness and satisfying crunch, so you're not reaching for anything processed or hard to digest. The lemon juice does double duty, balancing the richness of the coconut butter while keeping the apple slices looking fresh and vibrant on the plate. It's the kind of simple, whole-food snack that works just as well for an afternoon pick-me-up as it does for a light dessert.
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2 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and sliced
- ¼ cup coconut butter, softened
- 1 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
If the coconut butter is firm, set the jar in a bowl of warm water for 3–5 minutes, stirring once, until it is smooth and pourable.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the coconut butter, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and lemon juice until fully combined and uniform in color.
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