Citric Acid Free Whole30 Apple Slices with Sunflower Butter
Crisp, sweet apple wedges paired with a creamy, savory-edged 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 additives that can sneak into store-bought nut butters, so checking labels becomes a whole lot less stressful. A pinch of sea salt and a dusting of cinnamon stirred right into the dip take the flavor somewhere surprisingly sophisticated for something this simple. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to citric acid, this recipe is a natural fit — the ingredients are clean and straightforward, and the optional lemon juice can simply be left out without affecting the dish at all. Honeycrisp or Fuji apples are ideal here because their natural sweetness and firm texture hold up beautifully as a dipper. It comes together in minutes with almost no cleanup, which makes it just as practical for a weekday afternoon snack as it is for a casual entertaining spread.
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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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