Great for dipping fruit. Makes a complete snack – fruit for carbs, almond butter/tahini for protein and fat, and flax oil for extra omega 3′s.

Ingredients
½ cup almond butter (preferably unroasted, 100% almond)
1 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)
1-2 tbsp maple syrup, agave syrup or honey, or a combination
2 tsp flax oil
sprinkle of cinnamon

Directions
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth. Thin with more flax oil if you want to adjust the consistency. Serve with sliced fruit pieces. Will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. If the spread thickens overnight, thin with more flax oil. Makes ~3/4 cup.

Adapted from Munch, Yum, Grow! Snacks by C. Josiah and E. Tartaglia Bantis

Nutritional Value of Select Ingredients

Almonds – Almonds are called the king of nuts because they are high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, folic acid, EFA’s, and protein. Loaded with phytonutrients, they are called the anti-cancer nut.

Tahini – Tahini is a fine paste of ground sesame seeds. By weight, sesame seeds are higher than liver in iron. They are also high in calcium, magnesium, protein, fibre, other vitamins and minerals, and EFA’s.

Maple Syrup – This natural sweetener contains a high amount of manganese, which is essential for energy production and antioxidant defenses. It is also high in zinc, required for good arteries, skin, and the immune system.

Flax oil – Flaxseed oil is one of the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids, the type of fats that are deficient most people’s diets. It can aid in reducing cholesterol and slow the progression or rheumatoid arthritis and atherosclerosis.

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