AIP Friendly Mango-Lime Pear Slice Snack Stacks
Sweet, juicy pear rounds topped with a glossy mango-lime mixture make for a snack that feels genuinely indulgent without a single ingredient that would raise red flags on a healing protocol. The topping comes together in one bowl — fresh mango, lime juice and zest, a splash of full-fat coconut milk, raw honey, and a whisper of ground ginger — and the result is bright, tropical, and just a little creamy. Patting the pear slices dry before stacking is a small but smart move that keeps everything in place so each bite delivers the full flavor hit. This kind of recipe is a breath of fresh air when you're navigating an elimination phase and most packaged snacks are completely off the table. Everything here is whole, recognizable, and free from grains, legumes, dairy, eggs, and nightshades, so you can eat it without second-guessing a single ingredient. Torn fresh mint scattered over the top is optional, but it adds a pop of color and a cool herbal note that makes the whole plate look like something from a café menu. Serves four, comes together in minutes, and genuinely tastes like a treat rather than a compromise.
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4 servings
For the stacks
- 2 large ripe pears (such as bartlett or anjou), cored and sliced crosswise into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 cup fresh mango, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp raw honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Core the pears and slice them crosswise into rounds about 1/4 inch thick, discarding any seeds. Pat the slices dry with a paper towel so the topping clings rather than slides.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the diced mango, lime juice, lime zest, coconut milk, honey, and ground ginger. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture looks glossy and uniform.
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