Mold Detox Friendly Celery Sticks with Lemon Sunflower Butter
Crisp, cool celery sticks paired with a bright, tangy dip make for a snack that feels indulgent without working against your body's healing process. The dip comes together in a single bowl — just sunflower seed butter, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper stirred until silky smooth. Sunflower seed butter is a smart swap here because it skips the mold-prone nuts that can be problematic when you're trying to keep your diet clean and supportive. A splash of fresh lemon does double duty, adding a zippy citrus lift while keeping the ingredient list short and intentional. The whole thing takes just minutes to prep and serves four, so it's easy to have ready in the fridge for whenever a craving hits. Store-bought dips and nut butters often carry hidden sugars or additives that can quietly undermine a careful eating plan, but this one puts you fully in control of every ingredient. It's the kind of simple, satisfying snack that proves eating clean doesn't have to feel like a compromise.
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4 servings
- 1 bunch celery (about 10–12 stalks)
For the lemon sunflower butter
- ½ cup sunflower seed butter (unsweetened, no added sugar)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
Ingredient noteDried black pepper can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about a pinch per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 1–2 tbsp water, to thin (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the celery stalks, trim the ends, and cut each stalk into 4-inch sticks. Arrange on a serving plate or in a container.
- 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the sunflower seed butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
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