Revitalized Apple Slices with Cinnamon Peanut Butter Dip
A refreshing and satisfying snack, these apple slices are paired with a creamy, unsalted peanut butter dip lightly spiced with cinnamon. This recipe offers a balanced treat, perfect for an energizing pick-me-up, and aligns well with health-conscious eating plans like the DASH diet.
Equipment
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Mixing bowl
- Small individual serving plates (2)
- Small dipping bowls or ramekins (2)
- Lemon juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 Small to Medium Red Delicious Apples approx. 150g each, or similar crisp apple variety
- 1 Large Fresh Lemon yielding approximately 4-5 tablespoons of juice
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon optional, for dusting, adjust to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Thoroughly wash the apples. Carefully core each apple and then slice them into 8 uniform wedges.
- Preserve Apple Freshness: Squeeze the juice from the large fresh lemon directly into a mixing bowl. Add all the apple wedges to the bowl and gently toss them until all cut surfaces are well-coated with the lemon juice. This step helps prevent browning and adds a bright, zesty flavor.
- Arrange First Serving: On one of the small serving plates, artfully arrange 8 lemon-coated apple wedges (from one apple) in an attractive circular or fan pattern.
- Prepare First Dip: In one of the small dipping bowls or ramekins, place 1 tablespoon of the unsalted creamy peanut butter. If you are using cinnamon, lightly sprinkle approximately 1/8 teaspoon (which is half of the total 1/4 teaspoon) over the peanut butter.
- Assemble First Snack: Position the ramekin containing the peanut butter dip in the center of the arranged apple slices on the plate.
- Prepare and Assemble Second Snack: Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 for the second serving, using the remaining apple wedges, peanut butter, and cinnamon on the second plate and ramekin.
- Serve: For the best taste and texture, enjoy these revitalized apple slices with cinnamon peanut butter dip immediately after preparation.
Notes
Yields: 2 individual snacks
Nutrition Information (Estimated Per Serving - 1 of 2 snacks):
- Calories: ~183 kcal
- Total Fat: ~8.4g (11% DV*)
- Saturated Fat: ~1.5g (8% DV*)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: ~7mg (<1% DV*)
- Total Carbohydrate: ~27.2g (10% DV*)
- Dietary Fiber: ~4.9g (18% DV*)
- Total Sugars: ~17.9g (includes naturally occurring sugars)
- Protein: ~4.0g (8% DV*)
- Vitamin C: ~18.5mg (21% DV*)
- Calcium: ~22mg (2% DV*)
- Iron: ~0.48mg (3% DV*)
- Potassium: ~289mg (6% DV*)
- Magnesium: ~35mg (8% DV*)