AIP Friendly Maple & Seaweed Snack Squares
Crunchy, savory-sweet, and genuinely snackable, these seaweed squares hit a flavor note that feels almost impossibly satisfying for something so clean and simple. Toasted nori sheets are layered together with a cassava and arrowroot paste, then glazed with a warm blend of coconut aminos, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, turmeric, and ginger before going into a low oven until crisp and lacquered. The result is a deeply umami, slightly sweet bite with golden edges and a firm, crackery texture that holds up beautifully. Snacking is one of the trickiest parts of following a strict elimination protocol — most packaged options are loaded with seed oils, soy, or nightshade-based seasonings that are completely off the table. Every ingredient here is carefully chosen to stay within those boundaries without sacrificing any of the bold, complex flavor you'd expect from a proper snack. This recipe makes 12 pieces and serves 4, so it's easy to prep ahead and portion out for the week. Serve them fresh from the oven for maximum crunch, or store them in an airtight container and enjoy them as a quick, fuss-free bite whenever hunger strikes.
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4 servings
For the snack squares
- 6 full-size nori sheets (toasted seaweed)
For the glaze
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined maple syrup are accepted on the protocol; the ~3/4 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid maple syrup, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
For the base layer
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 2 tbsp cassava flour
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the coconut aminos, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp melted coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, and sea salt. Stir and heat for 1–2 minutes until the mixture is just warmed through and the ingredients are fully combined, then remove from heat.
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