Tag: apple

  • Cinnamon Apple Rings

    Cinnamon Apple Rings

    If your family is like ours, you’ve probably recently gone apple picking — or you plan to at some point this Fall.
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    There are many things you can do with an apple — pie, crisp, baked, etc. — but we wanted to offer you a healthy recipe that is not only delicious but easy to make. So, we created these Cinnamon Apple Rings which are pan-seared apple deliciousness. You can eat them for breakfast or dessert – they are actually an amazing after school snack! All you need is an apple (or two), an egg, flour (we used brown rice flour), cinnamon and oil (we prefer coconut, but whatever you have on hand is perfect). In five simple steps you will be feasting on these Cinnamon Apple Rings.

    You can drizzle honey on top for added sweetness, or add a dollop of Greek yogurt and walnuts. You can top them with ice cream or dip them in nut butter. They are versatile and can be jazzed up anyway you’d like them. But, honestly, they are delicious right out of the pan with nothing on them at all!
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    Cinnamon Apple Rings
    Serving depends on size of apple, but we used one large apple

    1 large apple (we used Cortland)
    1 egg, beaten
    1/4 cup brown rice flour
    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 tablespoon coconut oil

    Directions:

    Slice the apple into 1/4 inch rounds, remove the core. (You can slice them in circles or in half moons, whatever suits you is fine).

    Beat an egg and add a tablespoon of water. In a separate bowl, add the flour and cinnamon, mix to combine. Dredge an apple slice in the egg mixture and then coat with the flour/cinnamon mixture. Shake off excess flour mixture.

    Heat the coconut oil in a pan. The oil will come to temperature quickly, so keep the heat at medium, but you may need to adjust depending on the size of your burner.

    Cook about a minute on each side — until the apples are nicely browned and crispy. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm and enjoy!

    Enjoy!

  • Thanksgiving Starters, Sides & Desserts

    Thanksgiving Starters, Sides & Desserts

    Thanksgiving is one week away. Is your Thanksgiving dinner menu planned? If you are still searching for starters, sides and desserts, we have some great recipes for you.  In fact, they are not only delicious dishes, but they are healthy alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving favorites.

    Check out some of our favorite recipes below:

    A wonderful, light and delicious appetizer is our White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips.

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    And, what better way to start your dinner than with a savory Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Sage Croutons?

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    Looking for a festive salad? Try our Harvest Salad with Arugula, Roasted Butternut Squash and Quinoa.

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    We have some great sides to accompany your turkey or veggie loaf, including our Balsamic Brussel Sprouts.

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    And, our Smashed Potatoes.

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    For dessert, we try our Apple Raisin Clafoutis.

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    And, our Maple Sweet Potato Pie!

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    We hope some of our delicious starters, sides and desserts make it onto your table this holiday season!

  • Apple-Pie-In-A-Cup Smoothie

    Apple-Pie-In-A-Cup Smoothie

    This might be my favorite dessert smoothie ever.  I call it a “dessert” smoothie because the apple-cinnamon flavor reminds me of apple pie.  Turn to this drink instead of taking down a box of cookies and a half-gallon of ice cream.  It has the perfect level of sweetness to satisfy your cravings.

    Feel free to add a generous handful of baby kale leaves to this recipe.  If you don’t mind the green hue, you will benefit from the added nutrition, and honestly, I don’t detect much of a difference in flavor.

    Remember to honor yourself and the experience of consuming this delicious drink. It somehow tastes better when you sit down and sip it slowly out of a beautiful glass. I know you are busy. I’m tempted as much as anyone else to just pour my smoothie into a random old mug and drink it while multi-tasking around the house. Let’s change how we eat. Let’s make a real effort to eat mindfully.
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    Blend:

    1 Fuji apple
    1 frozen banana (sliced before freezing)
    1 Tbsp almond butter
    1 Tbsp cinnamon
    1 cup soy/rice/almond milk
    2 handfuls of ice
    1 handful baby kale (optional)

    Makes about 20-ounces of smoothie.