High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Whole30 Apple Slices with Sunflower Butter
Crisp, juicy apple wedges paired with a creamy, lightly spiced sunflower butter dip make for a snack that feels indulgent without any of the junk. The real trick here is reading labels carefully — many nut and seed butters on store shelves are loaded with sweeteners, and high fructose corn syrup can sneak into products you'd never expect. This recipe calls for sunflower seed butter with no added sugar or oil, so you're getting pure, clean flavor from start to finish. A pinch of sea salt and a dusting of cinnamon transform that dip into something that tastes far more complex than its short ingredient list suggests. The optional lemon juice keeps the apple slices looking fresh and bright if you're prepping ahead, which makes this just as practical as it is delicious. It comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, so it's an easy win whether you need an afternoon snack or a crowd-pleasing appetizer board addition.
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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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