Cinnamon Toast Dipping Sticks
Cinnamon Toast Dipping Sticks serves: 2 (8 toast sticks plus 1/2 cup or 120 ml dipping sauce per serving)
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
For the toast sticks:
- 4 slices whole-wheat or gluten-free bread
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup (122 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 1/4 cup (48 g) coconut sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp tapioca starch
Instructions:
- Read through recipe and put all ingredients in your work area before starting your prep.
- Preheat broiler to high if using a traditional oven. For a toaster oven, wait until ready to use before turning on.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the crusts off the bread, if desired, and slice each piece into 4 equal planks. Lightly brush with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place on a nonstick baking sheet or toaster oven tray, and broil or toast for 5 min, until golden and crisp all over.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, whisk together applesauce and water. In a small dish, combine coconut sugar, cinnamon and tapioca starch, stirring to incorporate, before adding to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and cool; chill, if desired.
- Serve toast sticks alongside dishes of dipping sauce, either warm or chilled.
Notes:
Recipe notes: Toast sticks can be replaced with pretzel sticks, sliced apples or broken ice cream cones for a fun snack.
Storage tip: Leftover dipping sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Information Per Serving:
374 calories, 9.4 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 1.9 g polyunsaturated fat, 5.4 g monounsaturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 627 mg sodium, 244 mg potassium, 65.5 g total carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 34.1 g sugar, 9.1 g protein, 14% calcium, 12% iron
