Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Paleo, Dairy Free, Vegan
Apples and nut or seed butters are a perfect combination. Making these apple rings is a quick and easy option for providing a satisfying snack that gives a little energy boost for people of all ages.
Ingredients
- Apples*
 - Nut or seed butter
 - Toppings
 
Directions
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Cut apple into rounds about ¼ to ½-inch thick.
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Using a knife or very small cookie cutter, cut out the core and stem of the slices.
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Pat dry the slices so the peanut butter will adhere to the apple.
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Spread a tablespoon or so of nut or seed butter onto each apple ring
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Sprinkle or place toppings on the apple slices and eat!
 
Topping Options
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Granola, oats or other cereal
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Chopped walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts, almonds, pistachios or other nuts
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Sunflower or pumpkin seeds
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Raisins, apricots, cherries, cranberries, dates, or other dried fruit
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Flaxseed meal
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Sliced bananas
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Chia or hemp seeds
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Cinnamon or nutmeg
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Crystallized ginger pieces
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Chopped dark chocolate, cacao nibs, or chocolate chips
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Unsweetened, shredded coconut
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Honey, maple syrup or molasses, drizzled on top
 
Recipe Notes
*Depending on the size of apple and the number of people, you can use just one apple or several.