These healthy Cinnamon Apple Snacks are THE easy answer for your next snack attack. They are crisp, cool, sweet and super simple to whip up. Dip them in some protein rich almond butter for a satisfying Fall snack. Gluten Free recipe!
I’ve always been partial to apples when it comes to snacking on fruit.
Oranges are a close second.
There are some really great reason to have apples as a healthy snack. Apples are extremely rich in important antioxidants and flavanoids. Antioxidants may help reduce the risk of developing cancer, hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. Flavonoids, like other antioxidants, do their work in the body by corralling cell-damaging free radicals and metallic ions.
Another really great reason? They are delicious!
I stumbled upon this awesome idea from Super Healthy Kids which is a “mom” blog I guess you would say and even though I’m not a mom, I still have a picky eater in the house and “weird” foods can be looked upon with great suspicion.
But foods like apples sprinkled with cinnamon and a bit of coconut sugar, that’s pretty normal, right?
Why cinnamon?
Cinnamon is one of the tastiest and healthiest spices on the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels and reduce heart disease risk factors.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CEYLON AND CASSIA CINNAMON?
When you eat cinnamon it’s good to choose the Ceylon variety over the Cassia. With the Ceylon cinnamon you can safely consume up to two and a half teaspoons (5 grams) whereas with the Cassia you are limited to one teaspoon (0.5 to 2 grams). This is because Cassia cinnamon contains high amounts of coumarin, which has been linked to some health conditions.
Considering we are trying to achieve a healthy apple recipe here, it think it best to recommend the Ceylon cinnamon.
CINNAMON APPLE SNACKS
These healthy cinnamon apples taste like a pastry-less pie. 😉
Way back before I had this blog I used to simple sprinkle cinnamon right on top of some sliced apples. Then I would drizzle a bit of almond butter on top.
This method improves on that. The slices of apple in placed a baggie along with a little bit of coconut sugar. Close the bag and give it all a good shake. Everything gets nicely coated.
Pop the whole bag into the fridge and you will have a crisp, tasty snack ready for eatin’.
Mmmm. 🙂
I’m happy to announce that these have become a staple in our house. A bag is rotating in the fridge on a regular basis and we never seem to tire of them.
By the way, dipping in almond butter is mandatory.
Let me know if you try these!
Enjoy. 🙂
LOOKING FOR MORE HEALTHY APPLE RECIPES?
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Instant Pot Vegan Apple Crumble
*Originally posted September 4, 2017. Updated September 28, 2019*
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Cinnamon Apple Snacks
These healthy Cinnamon Apple Snacks are THE easy answer for your next snack attack. They are crisp, cool, sweet and super simple to whip up. Dip them in some protein rich almond butter for a satisfying Fall snack. Gluten Free recipe!
- 1 large apple cut into slices (I used a Fuji apple. Yum!)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp coconut sugar
- Add the apple slices to a large Ziploc baggie and sprinkle the cinnamon and coconut sugar on top. Zip the bag and give it a good shake, ensuring the slices are all well coated
- Pop into the fridge in the sealed bag and let them chill for at least an hour. Store in the bag for 1-2 days
- I recommend a big dollop of almond butter alongside it!
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