Four Apple Snacks
THAT’LL JAZZ UP YOUR DAY
Apple Cinnamon Almond Butter Smoothie
(with a secret kick):
Almond is the new peanut: it’s full of omega 3s (which make you smarter!) and has way healthier fatty acids. Grab a banana, a couple cubes of ice, two scoops of creamy almond butter (or peanut butter, if you prefer), add a splash of milk (or almond milk!), half a sliced apple, one teaspoon of cinnamon, and a dash (and we do only mean dash) of chili powder. Blend together for a smoothie that’ll give your day some extra pizzazz (we’ve even heard that spices can help get your metabolism moving faster).
Turkey Apple Protein Rolls
Sliced turkey from the deli is naturally low in fat. Avoid carbs by using your turkey in place of where a bread would usually be. Wrap up slices of apple, avocado or whatever else you want (a little low fat mayo?) inside your turkey and enjoy.
Green Apple and Mozzarella Quesadillas
So you’ve probably had a grilled cheese with sliced apple on it (or if you haven’t—try this recipe, too!), but this is a Mexican twist on that old recipe. Make your quesadillas how you normally would (grilled, or if you’re a busy college student like many of us, heat up the tortilla and cheese in the microwave). Once it’s out, add thin slices of green apple on top or inside and enjoy the sweet, salty, hot and cold treat.
Cool Whip & Cottage Cheese Surprise
We know what you’re thinking—huh? But trust us and add some cool-whip to your cottage cheese— probably a cup of each (clearly this is a dessert). Then, drop some blueberries, peaches slices, apple or whatever other fruit you have on top. Enjoy the fluffy, tart snack as a dessert after dinner.
P.S.: If these snacks don’t make you want to go grab a bag of apples just because of how delicious these sound, check out the health benefits as well ( facts via healthdiaries.com):
Weight Loss
A Brazilian study found that women who ate three apples or pears per day lost more weight while dieting than women who did not eat fruit while dieting.
Breast Cancer Prevention
A Cornell University study found that rats who ate one apple per day reduced their risk of breast cancer by 17 percent. Rats fed three apples per day reduced their risk by 39 percent and those fed six apples per day reduced their risk by 44 percent.
Diabetes Management
The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body’s need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.
You know what they say! An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
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