Apples and Cashew Butter Snack

This is one of my go to snacks! It’s simple, just so tasty and satiating. All you need are a few things to take your apples and snack time to the next level, and one of them is cashew butter! I was home and that time of day came around…snack time….

What You Need

Corny poem aside, you will need just a few easy ingredients:

• Green apples (any type of apples will do, I just prefer green apples for a little tanginess)
• Cashew Butter (Artisana)
• Ceylon Cinnamon (the smell reminds me of Red Hots)
• Pumpkin Seeds (raw and/or sprouted)

This snack is great to take on a day hike, packing in a lunch, for a picnic, or even part of a charcuterie board! 

Preparing Apples and Cashew Butter Snack

Most of the time I just cut apple slices around the core and spread cashew butter on top, then sprinkle the cinnamon and seeds. Another, more festive or fun way to prepare this snack, especially for presentation purposes, is to use an apple corer. 

Remove the core from the apple, then slice it so the hole is in the middle. You should end up with apple rings which you can then spread the cashew butter on. They look like cute little holiday wreaths and thus, make a great festive snack for holiday parties and get togethers!

This Snack Packs Nutrients

Some reasons this snack is satiating is because it’s got lots of nutrients! Let’s take a look:

• Apples – full of fiber, potassium, vitamin C and antioxidants
• Cashew Butter – a healthy fat full of calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
• Ceylon Cinnamon – also known as “true” cinnamon, is loaded with polyphenols, has anti-inflammatory properties, and increases sensitivity to insulin.
• Raw Pumpkin Seeds – (or sprouted) “Pepita” in Spanish, also contains antioxidants, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, and fiber. 

This delightful apple and cashew butter snack can be enjoyed on many occasions in different ways!

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