Gelatin Free Whole30 Apple Slices with Sunflower Butter
Crisp, juicy apple wedges paired with a creamy, savory-sweet sunflower butter dip make for a snack that feels indulgent without any of the fuss. The combination of tart apple, warm cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt hits every note you want from an afternoon pick-me-up. Many store-bought dips and spreads sneak in additives or thickeners derived from animal-based sources, so making your own dip from scratch with just a handful of clean ingredients is a genuinely smart move. Sunflower seed butter brings a rich, nutty depth that pairs beautifully with both sweet Honeycrisp and the slightly firmer bite of a Fuji apple — so pick whichever you love most. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the slices looking bright and fresh if you're prepping ahead, which makes this just as easy to pack as it is to plate. It comes together in minutes with almost no cleanup, which is exactly the kind of win you need on a busy day.
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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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