Recipe:
This dessert captures the flavors of the holidays and is quick and simple to prepare.
Almond butter, rolled oats, and almond flour create a crispy crumble topping that is rich in beauty nutrients vitamin E and fiber. Vitamin E works to protect natural oils in scalp and skin, while fiber helps to keep you slim.
Ingredients:
- 3 large apples, chopped
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add apples and cranberries to a medium-sized casserole dish and toss with the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ¼ cup maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon, almond butter, vanilla, and salt and mix until combined. Stir in almond flour and oats until a crumbly texture forms. Scatter this oat crumble over the cranberries and apples.
Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the apples are soft and the crumble is lightly browned.
Yields 12 servings
Per serving: 164 calories, 4 g protein, 26.8 g carbohydrates, 4.1 g fiber, 13.5 g sugars, 5.5 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 63 mg sodium, 53 mg calcium, 0 g omega-3 fats, 31 IU vitamin A, 4.9 mg vitamin C, 2.3 mg vitamin E, 0.7 mg iron, 0.4 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.