BHA & BHT Free Paleo Cinnamon-Maple Guacamole Veggie Cups
Guacamole gets a warm, unexpected twist here — a touch of maple syrup and ground cinnamon folded into creamy mashed avocado creates a flavor that's subtly sweet, gently spiced, and completely addictive. Fresh lime juice, cumin, and cilantro keep it bright and herbaceous, while an optional jalapeño adds just enough heat to keep things interesting. The whole thing gets spooned into crisp bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds, turning a simple dip into a snackable, no-utensils-needed appetizer that looks genuinely impressive on a platter. For anyone avoiding synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, store-bought dips and packaged snack vehicles are often a minefield of additives hiding in plain sight on ingredient labels. This recipe sidesteps all of that by relying entirely on whole, fresh produce and a handful of clean pantry staples — nothing processed, nothing questionable. Every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, which makes this as stress-free to serve as it is to eat. It comes together quickly, requires no cooking, and is just as welcome at a casual weeknight snack session as it is at a party spread.
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4 servings
For the guacamole
- 3 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely minced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
For the veggie cups
- 3 medium bell peppers (any color), cut into 1 ½-inch wide strips or rings to form cups
- 1 large english cucumber, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
Instructions
- 1
Cut the bell peppers into 1½-inch wide strips or rings, trimming the bottoms flat if needed so they sit upright. Cut the cucumber into 1-inch thick rounds and use a small spoon to scoop a shallow well in the center of each round, leaving the base intact. Arrange all the veggie cups on a serving platter.
- 2
Place the avocado flesh in a medium mixing bowl and mash with a fork to your preferred texture — chunky or smooth.
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