Alpha Gal Friendly Crispy Apple Chips
Thin-sliced apples transformed into golden, crunchy chips — this is snacking at its most satisfying, and it couldn't be simpler to pull off at home. The slow, low oven does all the heavy lifting, coaxing out the natural sweetness of Fuji or Honeycrisp apples while a light brush of maple syrup and Ceylon cinnamon adds just enough warmth and depth. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, packaged snacks can be a minefield of hidden mammalian-derived additives, but every ingredient here is straightforward and plant-based by nature. There's no guesswork, no label anxiety — just four clean ingredients you can feel good about. The key to that satisfying crunch is patience: slicing the apples paper-thin and letting them cool completely on the rack before you dig in makes all the difference. These are perfect for lunchboxes, afternoon snacking, or crumbled over oatmeal for a little extra texture.
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4 servings
- 2 large apples (such as fuji or honeycrisp), cored
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 225°F (107°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the cored apples crosswise into rounds about 1/16-inch (1.5mm) thick — as uniform as possible so they dry at the same rate.
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