Almond Butter & Apple Slices

Name: Almond Butter & Apple Slices
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 apples; 4 tbsp almond butter; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

5 minVeganVegetarianGut healthFollicular phaseGluten-freeDairy-freeNo-cookSteady energy

Servings:

Ingredients

—Apples — 2
—Almond butter — 4 tbsp
—Ground cinnamon — 1 tsp
—Maple syrup — 1 tsp
—Pumpkin seeds — 1 tbsp

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Swap honey for maple syrup to make this FODMAP-friendly.

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01Slice the apples into medium-thick wedges. If making ahead, squeeze a little lemon juice over them — this prevents browning.
02Mix the almond butter with cinnamon in a small bowl. If the butter is very thick, add a few drops of water and stir to loosen.
03Arrange the apple slices on a plate alongside a bowl of almond butter for dipping. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the apple and drizzle with honey. Eat straight away while the apple is fresh and crisp.

Why this works

Apples provide pectin prebiotic fibre feeding gut bacteria; almond butter adds magnesium and vitamin E; pumpkin seeds contribute zinc for immune and thyroid support.

Sources

Effect of nutritional interventions on psychological symptoms of PMS: magnesium and zinc — Nutrition Reviews, Oxford, 2024. PMID: 38684926

Nutrition (per serving)

308

kcal

protein

18g

fat

31.3g

carbs

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.