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Apple & Almond Butter

Crisp apple, creamy almond butter, a pinch of cinnamon — in two minutes you've got the perfect bridge between two meals, blood-sugar-stable and full until the next slot.

🍽️ 1 serving ⏱️ ~2 min active ⓘ Active vs. hands-off time 🟢 easy Snack
Andreas Heumann · Pillar 2: Nutrition · ThriveZone Meals
Apple & Almond Butter - ThriveZone Meal

Nutrition per serving

4 g
Protein
28 g
Carbs
9 g
Fat
205
kcal

Ingredients

  • Apple (medium, with skin)180 g
  • Almond butter (natural, no sugar)15 g
  • Cinnamon (optional)1 pinch

How to make it

  1. Wash the apple and slice it into wedges (or leave whole).
  2. Put the almond butter in a small bowl or spread it straight onto the wedges.
  3. Optionally dust with cinnamon.

My tip: Take a 10-minute walk after eating — it smooths out your blood sugar and you'll feel lighter.

🌱 Provides

Magnesium & healthy fats. Almond butter is one of the best natural sources of magnesium and monounsaturated fatty acids — both keep your energy and nerves steady. Exactly the "food first" principle: food first, then supplement deliberately. More in the Supplement Compass →

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