We Have The Perfect Winter-Warmer Snack Recipe

23/04/2021 healthy snacks, Snacks, winter

When it comes to healthy snacks, it doesn’t get much better than apples. They’re loaded with vitamins, have a pretty long shelf life compared to other produce, and are super easy to pop into your bag on the go. But how can you take them to the next level this winter?

Nutritionist Dr. Gina Cleo shows us the ultimate winter warmer.

Warm stuffed apples

Serving size: 6

Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

6 large apples
1 cup traditional rolled oats
½ cup walnuts chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons maple syrup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger

Method:

Serving suggestion: serve with your favourite natural or Greek yoghurt.

How Many Calories Are In An Apple?

As far as calories go, you’ll find 95 in a medium apple. Here’s how a medium apple stacks up with the skin on:
Calories: 95
Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 25 g
Sugars: 19 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 0 g

Eating just one medium apple will earn you 14 percent of your daily value of vitamin A, and 11 percent of your daily value of vitamin C (not shabby). Antioxidants (like vitamins C and A) in apples help prevent excessive free radical damage, says Caspero. Staving off these free radicals (a.k.a. unstable atoms in your body) can help reduce ageing and risk of illness.

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