Black Pepper Free Whole30 Apple Slices with Sunflower Butter
Crisp, sweet apple wedges paired with a creamy, nutty dip make for one of the most satisfying snacks you can put together in minutes. Sunflower seed butter brings a rich, toasty depth that works beautifully against the natural sweetness of a Honeycrisp or Fuji apple, and a pinch of sea salt plus warm cinnamon ties everything together. Because this recipe skips black pepper entirely — relying on cinnamon and salt for all its flavor — it's a genuinely worry-free option for anyone who needs to avoid that spice without sacrificing taste. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the slices looking bright and fresh if you're prepping ahead, which makes this just as practical for lunchboxes as it is for an afternoon snack board. The whole thing comes together with no cooking, no fuss, and just a handful of clean, compliant ingredients. It's the kind of simple snack that feels almost too easy, yet somehow always disappears fast.
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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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