High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Paleo Cinnamon-Maple Guacamole Veggie Cups
Guacamole gets a warm, unexpected twist here — a touch of pure maple syrup and a whisper of cinnamon turn a classic dip into something genuinely crave-worthy. The creamy avocado base is brightened with fresh lime juice, grounded with cumin, and finished with cilantro and optional jalapeño for a little heat, making every bite layered and complex. Instead of chips, bell pepper strips and hollowed cucumber rounds serve as the edible vessels, keeping things crisp, colorful, and completely free from processed additives. That swap is also what makes this snack so smart — no corn-derived sweeteners hiding in crackers or store-bought dip, just whole ingredients you can actually read. Pure maple syrup is the only sweetener in the mix, so you get that subtle warmth without any of the processed stuff that sneaks into so many packaged condiments. It comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, which means it's as easy to pull off for a weeknight snack as it is to impress guests at a party spread. Pile the platter high and watch it disappear fast.
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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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