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Apple Slices with Cheddar — Mother & Father

snack

Apple Slices with Cheddar

PregnancyAmericanEasyServes 25 min

Crisp apple slices paired with cubes of pasteurized cheddar cheese.

This simple, satisfying snack pairs the hydrating, fiber-rich crunch of an apple with the satiating protein of cheese. Calcium from the pasteurized cheddar is crucial right now, directly supporting the baby's bone development as their skeleton rapidly hardens. Meanwhile, the apple's natural carbohydrates and fiber give both parents a steady energy lift without a sugar crash.

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One serving≈320 kcal · 15 g protein

Calories320 kcal

Protein15 g

Carbs27 g · 19.1g sugar

Fat19 g · 11.9g sat

Fiber4.4 g

Sodium354 mg

Folate16 mcg DFE

Iron0.6 mg

Calcium419 mg

Choline15 mg

Iodine22 mcg

Vitamin D34 IU

Vitamin B120.7 mcg

Zinc1.9 mg

from its ingredients

Ingredients

2 apples, cored and sliced
4 oz pasteurized cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes

Cookware

Cutting board
Chef's knife

Method

1Wash the apples thoroughly under running water, then carefully core them and cut into thin, crisp slices.
2Cut the pasteurized cheddar cheese into bite-sized cubes. Arrange the 4 oz of cheese cubes and the 2 sliced apples on a serving plate or portion them into two containers for an easy snack.

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