Capsaicin Free Whole30 Apple Slices with Sunflower Butter
Crisp, sweet apple wedges paired with a creamy, lightly spiced sunflower butter dip make for one of those snacks that feels indulgent but is genuinely wholesome. The sunflower seed butter brings a rich, nutty depth without any of the heat-based ingredients that can sneak into flavored dips and spreads at the store. A pinch of sea salt and a touch of cinnamon are all it takes to turn a simple dip into something you'll want to eat straight off the spoon. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of capsaicin and pepper-derived additives, it's a completely worry-free option for anyone managing sensitivity to those compounds. The optional lemon juice keeps the apple slices looking fresh and bright if you're prepping ahead, which makes this just as practical for a packed lunch as it is for an afternoon snack at home. It's also Whole30-compliant, so you can feel confident serving it during a reset without scanning labels for hidden sugars or oils. Simple, satisfying, and genuinely hard to mess up.
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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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