Artificial Flavors Free Whole30 Apple Slices with Sunflower Butter
Crisp, sweet apple wedges paired with a creamy, savory dip make for one of those snacks that feels indulgent but couldn't be simpler to pull together. The real trick here is the sunflower seed butter — stirred together with ground cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt, it transforms into a dip that's rich and warming without a drop of anything artificial. Store-bought nut and seed butters are notorious for sneaking in added sugars, oils, and synthetic flavor enhancers, so reading labels carefully — or just using a clean, no-additive sunflower butter — is the move that makes this recipe work. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the apple slices looking beautiful if you're prepping ahead, which is a small detail that pays off big on a snack board. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples bring a natural sweetness that pairs perfectly with the earthy depth of the sunflower butter, so nothing extra is needed to make the flavors pop. It's the kind of wholesome, real-food snack you can feel genuinely good about putting in front of kids and adults alike.
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2 servings
- 2 medium apples (such as honeycrisp or fuji), cored and sliced into wedges
- ¼ cup sunflower seed butter (no added sugar or oil)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1–2 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Core and slice the apples into even wedges, about 8–10 slices per apple. If not serving immediately, toss the slices with the lemon juice, if using, to prevent browning.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the sunflower seed butter, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
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