Pregnancy Friendly Gluten Free Apple Gouda Skewers
Sweet, crisp apple and creamy Gouda are a pairing that just works, and threading them onto skewers makes the whole thing feel a little more special without any extra effort. A drizzle of honey, a scatter of fresh thyme, and a pinch of flaky sea salt pull everything together into something that tastes far more sophisticated than the ingredient list suggests. During pregnancy, snacking smart matters — you want something satisfying and nourishing without a long list of processed ingredients or hidden additives to second-guess. These skewers deliver on that front beautifully, leaning on whole fruit, real cheese, and a few simple finishing touches. The lemon juice keeps the apple cubes bright and fresh, so they look just as good on the plate as they taste. Gouda is a pasteurized hard-style cheese, making it a comfortable choice when you're being mindful about what goes on your plate. Whether you're putting together a snack board, feeding a craving, or just need something quick and genuinely delicious, this one comes together in minutes and disappears just as fast.
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4 servings
- 2 medium crisp apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 6 oz gouda cheese, cut into ¾-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ¼ tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
- ¼ tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Toss the apple cubes with the lemon juice on the cutting board until evenly coated.
- 2
Thread the skewers by alternating 2 apple cubes and 2 Gouda cubes per skewer, starting and ending with apple, until all 8 skewers are assembled.
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