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FitSugar reader AllieNic gives apple crisp a healthy makeover by making it grain- and dairy-free. She shared the recipe in our Healthy Recipe community group. I love apples; they're beautiful and delicious! A few weeks ago, I took a trip up to Vermont to visit family — we went apple picking, so I whipped up some apple crisp (apple crumble). I remember loving the apple crisp we used to get Read more
Use the season's first apples to make a batch of these pancakes from FitSugar reader prepel. She posted her recipe for apple spice pancakes in the Healthy Recipe community group. See the recipe after the break! Read more
On Thursday I spotted the first signs of Fall at my farmers market: McIntosh apples. I ran straight to that farm's stall and filled my bag with almost a dozen of this favored Fall fruit. I love apples; the sweet and crunchy snack is full of all sorts of nutritional goodness, and they taste good on their own and in salads, desserts, and savory dishes, too. Here are 10 healthy recipes to welcome Read more
It's time to hit up your local apple orchard and go pickin'. Aside from burning (and consuming calories while apple picking, you can also use your bounty to make delicious and naturally sweet desserts. Here's an old family recipe I've changed up a bit so it's low in sugar and dairy-free. Keep reading to see this easy recipe for one of my favorite Fall treats. Read more
Michelle Obama's first cookbook American Grown will be released on May 29, and we're cooking up some of Michelle's tried-and-true recipes like this apple cobbler, a favorite of President Obama. The First Lady has a unique, slow method of preparing this cobbler. She marinates the apples in their spicy, sugary juices overnight, then slow cooks the cobbler at a low temperature to gradually break Read more
Looking for a sweet but healthy treat? This apple quinoa cake that reader be-healthful posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Keep reading to find out how to make this dish! Read more
Here's a simple snack (or dessert) that's a cinch to whip up and can be enjoyed hot or cold, depending on your mood. It's just like enjoying a bowl of apple crumble, but without all the calories, fat, and sugar. Keep reading to see the easy recipe and find out the nutritional info. Read more
Bananas are my go-to pre- and post-workout snack so I always keep a bunch or two in the house. The warm weather is making my nanners turn spotty and soft before I have a chance to eat them. I have already enjoyed some Banana Almond Oatmeal Pancakes and am too banana smoothied out to whip out the blender again, but I didn't want these bananas to go to waste. It was time to whip up some banana Read more
Go the extra mile with your food budget with these tips from LearnVest. For years, many people — my husband, mom, sister and even my son — told me to stop wasting so much food. Throwing away half a piece of chicken here or a handful of grapes there never seemed like such a big deal to me. If I was full or no longer in the mood for that particular food, then I had no problem tossing Read more
If you juice at home, try this green juice recipe from FitSugar reader onehungrymess, she posted it in our Healthy Recipe group. Keep reading to see the recipe! Read more
