Cinnamon Free Avocado Nori Snack Wraps
These crisp little rolls are packed with creamy mashed avocado, cool cucumber matchsticks, shredded carrots, and fresh cilantro — all wrapped up in toasted nori for a snack that feels both light and genuinely satisfying. The avocado filling gets a bright lift from fresh lemon juice and a subtle warmth from ground turmeric, making every bite layered and interesting without relying on any spice that could be a problem. For anyone navigating a cinnamon sensitivity, snack time can feel surprisingly limited, since so many grab-and-go options are loaded with warming spice blends — but this recipe sidesteps all of that entirely. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so there's no guesswork about hidden seasonings or spice blends. Rolling the nori tightly and sealing the edge with a little water keeps everything together beautifully, and the diagonal cut makes them look almost too good to eat. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds if you like a little extra texture, and serve right away while the nori is still perfectly crisp.
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4 servings
- 4 sheets nori (toasted seaweed)
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl. Add the lemon juice, sea salt, garlic powder, olive oil, and turmeric, then mash with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
- 2
Lay one nori sheet shiny-side down on a cutting board. Spread one-quarter of the avocado mixture across the bottom two-thirds of the sheet, leaving a 1-inch border at the far edge.
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