Slow Cooker Stuffed Apples
A wonderful wintertime comfort food that is tasty and heart healthy type of treat made in the slow cooker. This crock pot recipe of stuffed apples is excellent for anytime of the day whether it’s for breakfast, brunch, a snack, or for dessert. There is something so comforting about the smells of a home cooked meal permeating throughout.
A super simple crock pot recipe that is convenient, hands off approach that will let you set it and forget it and within two hours you’ve created a lovely dish with a crumbled center. A gluten free and low in sugar with just enough sweetness to tantalize your taste buds.
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”.
There are so many amazing health benefits with this simple super food item. Apples are ranked the highest for antioxidants activity due to the power of the peel aspect. Since apples are high in antioxidants, it’s not surprising that they are associated with decreasing many chronic diseases. It’s apparant, based on many studies, that they play a huge role in reducing many diseases such as alzheimers, heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers.
TIPS IN CHOOSING THE RIGHT APPLE:
Choose an apple with a shiny skin not dull.
Choose organic due to heavily pesticide contaminants.
Firm apples without bruising.
Keep apples refrigerated at 39 degrees.
Remember food is fuel in nourishing your mind, body and soul for overall well being.
SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rolled oats, or steel cut
1/4 cup nuts, preferred
2 tbsp dried cranberries
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
3/4 cup apple cider, or apple juice
4 apples, first half inch off the top and cored
DIRECTIONS:
Combine the oats, nuts, honey, coconut oil and spices in a bowl. Mix well until combined and sticking together. Scoop the core out with a melon baller. Place apples in the crock pot with the combined oat mixture. Pour the apple cider into the bottom of the pot.
Cover and cook on low for about two hours. When ready, place in decorative bowls and enjoy.
NUTRITIONAL CONTENT: calories 250; total fat 8g; saturated fat 5g; sodium 4mg; carbohydrates 44g; fiber 7g; sugars 25g; protein 3g.