Apples for Apples Sake

Apple season is here everybody! Let's just talk about the benefits of this wonderful fruit. Where should I begin?

-It's highly portable.

-If you like to slice it ahead and throw it in a baggy ,as I do, just squeeze some lemon juice on it so it won't turn brown.

-Pick your own apples is a FANTASTIC activity for adults and kids alike. Earn some activity points by going to the biggest orchard you can find. Walk all the way to the back and browse down each aisle.

-Wh0 doesn't love peanut butter? Well, besides those of you who are allergic to it. It's a perfect friend of the apple slice. Skip the bread and pair it with some PB.

-They also pair well when sliced with cheese. It makes higher point cheeses go a lot farther.

-Alright, here it is. As a child my mother would give me prune juice when I was "backed up". That bottle loomed over me on top of the refrigerator for years and years. These days, Apples take the place of Prune Juice. Others have shared with me that they have that similar effect with this lovely fruit. So, If your at your wits end, give it a try. You've got nothing to lose.

-Oh yeah, they taste really good.

-You can cut it into cubes, pour some cinnamon and artificial sweetener on top to taste and nuke it for a minute or so. It a warm apple dessert!


Enjoy this really great seasonal fruit everybody because the time is now.







Also, for those of you who have requested it, here's that fantastic pancake recipe:


2 Palm sized Pancakes = 1 Point
Core

-1 cup ground oatmeal
-you can use a food processor or a coffee grinder to do this.
-1 tsp. baking powder
-3 tbsp. egg whites or 1 large egg white
-1/4 tsp. salt
-2/3 cup skim milk

mix all ingredients and cook as you would any pancake recipe.


Happy eating!