Apple Recipes

Apples aren't just a tasty treat; they're a nutritious powerhouse of fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. Eating apples as part of a Full Plate living nutrition plan can aid in boosting your heart health, help you manage your weight, and even sharpen your mind. Plus, they're incredibly versatile – perfect for snacking, baking, or adding a sweet crunch to salads. Make apples a daily habit and savor the delicious path to a healthier you.
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Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa
Make it a Full Plate Meal: Assemble this yummy breakfast as the recipe directs. Leave the apple peel on to retain more fiber and vitamins. Top with your favorite nuts. I prefer walnuts.
75% fiber foods – quinoa, apples
25% foods – honey, walnuts
Shredded Kale Apple Salad
Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this salad to Power Up your next casserole dinner with side of steamed broccoli.
75% fiber foods – kale, apples, carrots, red onion, broccoli
25% foods – dressing, almonds, low fat cheddar cheese
Green Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
Make it a Full Plate Meal: Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast with a slice of toast with peanut butter.
75% fiber foods – apple, spinach, banana
25% foods – almond milk, peanut butter, toast
Apple Walnut Green Salad
Make it a Full Plate Meal: Serve this salad with a bowl of lentil soup.
75% fiber foods – greens, apple, fennel, onion, fresh parsley, lentil soup
25% foods – dressing, feta, walnuts
Mini Apple Pizzas
Share a few apple pizzas with your favorite kiddos for dessert.
75% fiber foods – apple slices, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, banana slices, strawberries
25% foods – nut butter, dried fruit, coconut
👉 Water-fiber foods are 75% zone foods – whole, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, beans, and cooked whole grains.
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