Gluten-free apple wedges with peanut butter and cinnamon

Gluten-free apple wedges with peanut butter and cinnamon: a quick recipe with apple, unsweetened peanut butter, Ceylon cinnamon and optional almonds or cacao nibs.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 5 min
• No cooking needed
• Total time: 5 min
• Calories: 250 kcal per serving
• Protein: 7 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Carbs: 25 g

Ingredients

• Chopped almonds or cacao nibs
• 1 apple
• 2 tbsp unsweetened peanut butter
• 1 pinch of Ceylon cinnamon

Method

You’ll need: chopping board · knife

1. Wash the apple thoroughly, core it and cut it into thin wedges.
2. Fan the apple wedges out on a plate.
3. Put the peanut butter in a small bowl or spread it straight over the apple wedges.
4. Dust with Ceylon cinnamon and add chopped almonds or cacao nibs if you like.
5. Check briefly that everything is evenly covered, then serve fresh straight away.
6. Enjoy the plate on its own or as a small snack with a warm drink.

Good to know

When it needs to be easy but still really good, I especially like a plate like this. Sweet, creamy and crunchy, with hardly any effort.

Swaps

Peanut butter → almond butter (milder flavour) Peanut butter → cashew butter (creamier, slightly sweet flavour) Chopped almonds → walnuts (more omega-3 fatty acids, more bite) Cacao nibs → coconut chips (milder, naturally sweet crunch)

Allergens

Peanuts and almonds are common allergens. For children, only serve them in a suitable form and under supervision; during pregnancy, the ingredients are generally fine in normal amounts as long as you tolerate them well.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between Ceylon and cassia cinnamon?

Ceylon cinnamon is milder in flavour and contains much less coumarin. Cassia is more common, but if you eat a lot of it regularly, its coumarin content is the more important point.

What nutrients are in peanut butter?

Unsweetened peanut butter mainly provides unsaturated fatty acids, protein, magnesium and niacin. Depending on the product, it can also contain small amounts of vitamin E and folate.

What's in cacao nibs, nutritionally?

Cacao nibs contain fibre and minerals such as magnesium and iron. They add a slightly bitter, chocolatey crunch.

Should I eat the apple with or without the skin?

With the skin, an apple usually provides more fibre and plant compounds. If raw skin isn't for you, a peeled apple may be more pleasant.

Almonds or peanut butter – which is easier to eat?

That's individual: almonds are firmer and contain more fibre, while peanut butter is often softer and easier to eat. If you have a nut or peanut allergy, neither is suitable, of course.

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