Oats Free Paleo Cinnamon-Maple Guacamole Veggie Cups
Creamy, lightly sweet, and kissed with warm spice, this guacamole is anything but ordinary. Ripe avocados get mashed with fresh lime juice, a touch of pure maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and cumin for a flavor combination that sounds unexpected but absolutely delivers. The natural sweetness of the maple plays beautifully against the heat of optional jalapeño and the brightness of fresh cilantro, making every bite genuinely interesting. Instead of chips, the guacamole gets spooned into bell pepper strips and hollowed-out cucumber rounds, which keep things crisp, fresh, and completely grain-free by design. There are no sneaky fillers or processed ingredients to worry about here — just whole foods doing all the heavy lifting. It comes together quickly with minimal prep and looks stunning on a platter, making it just as at home at a dinner party as it is for a casual afternoon snack.
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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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