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Apple Slices with Sunflower Seed Butter, school snacks recipes easy
Brittany Stage

Apple Slices with Sunflower Seed Butter

Crisp apple slices with a small container of sunflower seed butter for dipping is a reliable, nut-free school snack that takes about three minutes to put together. A quick toss in lemon juice keeps the slices looking fresh all the way to snack time.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Honeycrisp or Fuji apple firm varieties slice cleanly and resist browning longer than soft apples
  • 1 tsp fresh or bottled lemon juice just enough to lightly coat the slices
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seed butter unsweetened preferred, stir well before measuring
  • 1 pinch kosher salt optional, a tiny pinch stirred into the sunflower seed butter brightens the flavor
  • 1 tsp honey optional, stir into sunflower seed butter for a sweeter dip

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • small zip bag or airtight container
  • small dipping container with lid

Method
 

  1. Rinse the apple under cool running water and dry it with a towel. Place it on a cutting board and cut it in half from top to bottom through the core.
  2. Lay each apple half flat and slice out the core and seeds with a small angled cut on each side. Discard the core. Slice each half into pieces about a quarter inch thick. Thinner slices are better for little kids, while older kids can handle thicker wedges.
  3. Place all the apple slices in a small zip bag or container. Drizzle the lemon juice over them, seal the bag, and shake or toss gently for about five seconds so every cut surface gets a light coating. This is the step that prevents browning, so do not skip it.
  4. Measure the sunflower seed butter into a small dipping container with a tight-fitting lid. If you are adding salt or honey, stir them in now until fully combined. Wipe the rim of the container clean before putting the lid on so it seals properly.
  5. Pack the apple slices and the sealed dipping container together in a lunchbox. They do not need an ice pack for a typical school morning, but if your child has a long day or the lunchbox gets warm, tuck in a small ice pack to keep the apple slices crisp.

Notes

If your child does not like the slight tang from lemon juice, try cold water with a tiny pinch of salt instead. It slows browning almost as well and leaves no noticeable flavor on the apple.