Apple with Almond Butter and Cinnamon

Why it works

Fruit on its own spikes blood sugar quickly; pairing it with a protein-and-fat nut butter slows that right down, and cinnamon has a small blood-sugar-steadying effect of its own.

Ingredients

• 1 apple, cored and sliced
• 1 tbsp almond butter (no added sugar or palm oil)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Method

1. Cut the apple into thick slices or wedges - thick pieces carry more nut butter and feel more substantial.
2. If the almond butter has separated, stir the oil back in until smooth.
3. Spread a little almond butter onto each apple slice, or serve it in a small bowl for dipping.
4. Dust everything with the cinnamon and eat.

Swaps

Pear, or sticks of celery, instead of apple. Any unsweetened nut butter works.