Red Meat Allergy Friendly 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 couldn't be more wholesome. The combination of crunchy fruit and rich, nutty dip hits that satisfying sweet-and-savory note that keeps you coming back for another slice. Because this recipe is entirely plant-based and built around whole, unprocessed ingredients, it's naturally free from any animal proteins that can trigger sensitivities — no guesswork, no label-reading required. Sunflower seed butter does a brilliant job standing in for nut-based spreads, delivering that same creamy texture and depth without any of the common allergen concerns. A pinch of sea salt and ground cinnamon stirred into the dip elevate it from simple to genuinely craveable. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice keeps the apple slices looking beautiful if you're prepping ahead for a gathering or lunchbox. It's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing snack that proves eating clean and eating well are absolutely the same thing.
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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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