March is National Nutrition Month. With a balanced approach, even the busiest families can discover ways to eat healthier and feel better. Here are some quick and easy recipes to try at home.
Apple Nachos
Total time: 10-15 mins
Serves 1-4
Ingredients:
Mix of apples (Honey Crisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala) – 1 per serving
Sun butter or peanut butter
Coconut Flakes
Raisins
Directions:
Core and slice apples, lay out on plate
Heat nut butter until creamy, drizzle over apples
Let each person choose their own toppings to sprinkle on top
No-Cook Strawberry Applesauce
Total time: 10-15 mins
Serves 4-6
Ingredients:
4 apples (suggested: Honey Crisp, Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, McIntosh)
10 strawberries
Directions:
Core and chop apples
Remove strawberry tops
Blend apples and strawberries together in food processor or blender
Serve cold
Cinnamon Applesauce
Total time: 20-30 mins
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
4 apples (suggested mix: Honey Crisp, Granny Smith)
1 cup of 100% apple juice or 100% apple cider (may substitute water)
1 tablespoon of Cinnamon (or 1 cinnamon stick)
Directions:
Core and chop apples
Add apples, 100% juice and cinnamon to saucepan on medium heat (cover)
Allow apples to simmer and mash softened apples in saucepan or add to blender
Serve warm or cold
