Easy Sunbutter and Apple Pinwheel Snacks
Quick and kid-friendly sunbutter and apple pinwheel snacks that combine the sweet nuttiness of sunbutter with crisp apple slices, perfect for busy afternoons and lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla (about 2 pinwheels per serving)
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas (10-inch diameter; whole wheat or gluten-free options work too)
- Smooth sunbutter (about 2 tablespoons per tortilla)
- Fresh apples (firm and crisp, like Honeycrisp or Fuji; thinly sliced)
- Honey (optional, about 1 teaspoon for drizzling)
- Cinnamon (optional, a light sprinkle)
- Lemon juice (about 1 teaspoon to toss apple slices)
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the apples. Using a sharp knife, slice them as thinly as possible—about 1/8-inch thick. Toss the slices in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to prevent browning. This takes about 5 minutes.
- Place one large tortilla flat on your work surface. Evenly coat it with about 2 tablespoons of smooth sunbutter, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Arrange the lemon-tossed apple slices over the sunbutter in a single even layer. Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon if desired.
- Starting at one edge, carefully roll the tortilla tightly but gently to avoid squeezing out the filling, forming a neat spiral.
- Wrap the rolled tortilla in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to firm up.
- Slice the chilled roll into 1-inch pinwheels using a sharp knife. Expect about 8-10 pinwheels per tortilla.
- Arrange the pinwheels on a plate and serve immediately or pack for lunch.
Notes
Use a sharp knife or mandoline slicer for thin apple slices to ensure easy rolling. Do not over-spread sunbutter to avoid mess. Chilling the rolled tortilla before slicing helps maintain shape and neat spirals. Optional add-ins include chia seeds or finely chopped nuts for extra crunch and nutrition. Store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge and consume within 24 hours for best freshness. Reheating is not recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 pinwheels
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 4.5
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