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Apple Slices with Cheddar

Traditional apple and cheese. Sweet savoury simple snack.

⏱️ 2 min
🥚 7g protein
💷 £0.50 per serving

Apple and cheese is a classic British combination—sweet and savoury together creating satisfying snack with no cooking. The pairing works beautifully providing both quick energy and protein.

⚡ Quick Facts

Prep Time: 2 min min
Cook Time: 0 min min
Total Time: 2 min
Servings: 1 small plate
Protein per Serving: 7g
Portion Size: 1 apple + 30g cheese

Portion Guidance: Start with half a portion and pause before continuing. It's okay to stop early.

🍽️ How Much Should I Eat?

Start with half an apple and small piece of cheese. Eat slowly alternating between apple and cheese. Even this provides 3-4g protein plus fruit.

🥚 Ingredients

1 medium apple (Tesco loose apples £2 per kg), 30g cheddar cheese (Tesco £2 for 250g block), optional: small handful of grapes

📝 Instructions

Wash and slice apple into 8 wedges (remove core if preferred). Cut cheese into small cubes or slices. Arrange on plate or eat straight from chopping board. Alternate bites of apple and cheese. Add grapes if using.

🔄 Adapt This Recipe to How You Feel Today

😔 Low Appetite

Eat half an apple with small piece of cheese. Even this provides fruit nutrition and some protein. Stop when comfortable.

🤢 Feeling Nauseous

Room temperature cheese is gentler than cold from fridge. Peel apple if skin is harsh on sensitive stomach. Eat slowly with pauses.

😊 Normal Appetite

Eat whole apple with 40g cheese plus handful of grapes or crackers. More substantial snack with variety. Could add handful of nuts for extra protein.

💜 Apple and cheese eaten whilst cutting them on the chopping board is efficient snack. No plating needed.

💜 Half an apple provides vitamins and fibre. The cheese adds protein and calcium. Together they're balanced nutritious snack.

📦 Storage & Make-Ahead

Apples keep at room temperature 1 week or in fridge 2-3 weeks. Cheese keeps 1-2 weeks in fridge wrapped tightly. Both reliable long-keeping snack options.

📊 Nutrition & Compliance

Protein per serving: 7g
Calories per serving: 140
Fiber: 3g
Carbs: 15g

Apples provide vitamin C and fibre. Cheese provides protein and calcium. Sweet and savoury combination satisfies different taste desires. No cooking required. Traditional British pairing.

Medical Disclaimer: These recipes are for general healthy eating inspiration only and are not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your prescriber. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting, or cannot eat for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

⚡ Quick Facts

Prep Time
2 min min
Cook Time
0 min min
Servings
1 small plate
Protein
7g
🍽️ Portion Guidance: Start with half a portion and pause before continuing. It's okay to stop early.

🍽️ How Much Should I Eat?

Start with half an apple and small piece of cheese. Eat slowly alternating between apple and cheese. Even this provides 3-4g protein plus fruit.

🥚 Ingredients

1 medium apple (Tesco loose apples £2 per kg), 30g cheddar cheese (Tesco £2 for 250g block), optional: small handful of grapes

📝 Instructions

Wash and slice apple into 8 wedges (remove core if preferred). Cut cheese into small cubes or slices. Arrange on plate or eat straight from chopping board. Alternate bites of apple and cheese. Add grapes if using.

🔄 Adapt This Recipe to How You Feel Today

😔 Low Appetite

Eat half an apple with small piece of cheese. Even this provides fruit nutrition and some protein. Stop when comfortable.

🤢 Feeling Nauseous

Room temperature cheese is gentler than cold from fridge. Peel apple if skin is harsh on sensitive stomach. Eat slowly with pauses.

😊 Normal Appetite

Eat whole apple with 40g cheese plus handful of grapes or crackers. More substantial snack with variety. Could add handful of nuts for extra protein.

💚 You're Doing Great

💜
Apple and cheese eaten whilst cutting them on the chopping board is efficient snack. No plating needed.
💜
Half an apple provides vitamins and fibre. The cheese adds protein and calcium. Together they're balanced nutritious snack.

📦 Storage & Make-Ahead

Apples keep at room temperature 1 week or in fridge 2-3 weeks. Cheese keeps 1-2 weeks in fridge wrapped tightly. Both reliable long-keeping snack options.

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer: These recipes are for general healthy eating inspiration only and are not medical advice. Always follow guidance from your prescriber. If you experience severe nausea, vomiting, or cannot eat for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

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