Pregnancy Friendly Apple Slices with Coconut Butter
Crisp apple wedges paired with a warmly spiced coconut butter dip make for a snack that feels indulgent but is genuinely nourishing. The dip comes together in minutes — just a quick stir of coconut butter, honey, Ceylon cinnamon, ground ginger, and a bright squeeze of lemon juice. Ceylon cinnamon is the gentler, lower-coumarin variety, which is why it earns a spot here over the more common cassia type. Fresh fruit and wholesome fats are exactly the kind of combination that satisfies cravings without leaning on anything processed or questionable. The lemon juice keeps the apple slices looking fresh and adds a subtle zing that balances the natural sweetness of the honey. Whether you drizzle the dip over the slices or go full snack-board mode and dip each wedge individually, this one is easy enough to throw together any time hunger strikes.
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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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