Braised Cabbage and Apples

Braised Cabbage and Apples
Prep Time
45 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 4
Ingredients
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • [q:1 1/2] lbs white or red cabbage, cored and shredded
  • [q:1/2] lb apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • [q:1/2] cup apple cider, plus more as needed
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
  1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Add cabbage, apples, and cloves. Sauté for 3 minutes.
  2. Pour in apple cider. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  3. Cover skillet and cook, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until cabbage is tender (not mushy), about 25 minutes. Add more apple cider if cabbage and apples become too dry.
  4. Stir in vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Info
Made with white cabbage: 177 Calories, 2 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 21 g Carbohydrates, 14 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 10 g Total fat (2 g sat), 324 mg Sodium, [nut:5] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, Folate

Rice Pudding with Acorn Squash and Cinnamon

Rice Pudding with Acorn Squash and Cinnamon
Prep Time
70 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
  • [q:1 1/3] cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 quart plus 1 cup almond milk
  • 4 cups water
  • [q:1/2] cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp date sugar*
  • 3 cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise pod
  • [q:1/2] cup macadamia nuts
  • 3 Tbsp salted butter
  • [q:1/2] ([q:1/2] lb) acorn squash, peeled and cut into [q:1/2]-inch pieces (about [q:1 1/2] cups)
  • 2 Fuji apples (about [q:1 1/4] lb), peeled and cut into [q:1/2]-inch pieces
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • [q:1/4] tsp kosher salt
Directions
  1. Process rice in a blender for 20 seconds. Combine milk and the 4 cups water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high. Stir in rice, maple syrup, sugar, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring constantly, until creamy, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove and discard cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and star anise. Remove from heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 350˚. Pulse macadamia nuts in a blender until roughly chopped, 10 to 12 times. Spread nuts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until fragrant and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium. Add squash, apples, and lemon juice, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with salt.
  4. Spoon pudding into 8 bowls. Top with squash-apple mixture and macadamia nuts.
Nutrition Info
338 Calories, 4 g Protein, 55 g Carbohydrates, 3 g Fiber, 13 g Total fat (4 g sat), 223 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Calcium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), E, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Apple Pie Bombs

Apple Pie Bombs
Prep Time
50 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 10
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly oil a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in heavy cream, cornstarch, vanilla, brown sugar, [q:1/2] teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger and salt.
  3. Add apples to saucepan, stirring well to coat. Cook on medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, until apples are fork tender. Let cool.
  4. Using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten each piece of biscuit dough into a 4-inch round.
  5. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons apple mixture in center of each biscuit. Wrap dough around filling, pressing edges to seal.
  6. Place seam-side down in prepared cast iron skillet, leaving a little room between each one for dough to rise.
  7. In a small bowl, add sugar and remaining [q:1/2] teaspoon cinnamon, whisking to combine.
  8. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Brush on tops of biscuits, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  9. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Info
146 Calories, 2 g Protein, 16 mg Cholesterol, 20 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (6 g Added sugars), 1 g Fiber, 6 g Total fat (4 g sat), 138 mg Sodium, [nut:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Bubbly Sage Cider

Bubbly Sage Cider
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
  • Ice
  • [q:1/4] cup apple cider
  • 1 Tbsp Herb Syrup with Sage
  • [q:1/2] tsp apple cider vinegar
  • [q:3/4] cup seltzer, chilled
  • Apple slices, for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh sage
Directions
  1. Fill a chilled glass halfway with ice.
  2. Add apple cider, sage syrup, and vinegar. Stir to combine.
  3. Add seltzer and, using a spoon, gently lift cider mixture from bottom of glass to top to combine.
  4. Top with additional ice and garnish with apple slices and sage leaves, if using. Serve.
Nutrition Info
127 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 32 g Carbohydrates, 24 g Total sugars (9 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat (0 g sat), 42 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin K, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Iron

Alcohol-Free Apple Mojito

Alcohol-Free Apple Mojito
Prep Time
10 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 2
Ingredients
  • 12 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • [q:1/4] cup sugar-free apple juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • Crushed ice
  • 1 cup sparkling water
  • 2 lime wedges
Directions
  1. Divide mint leaves, lime juice, apple juice, and honey between 2 large glasses. Muddle ingredients in each glass.
  2. Fill each glass halfway with ice.
  3. Top each glass with [q:1/2] cup sparkling water and stir.
  4. Garnish each glass with 1 lime wedge. Serve.
Nutrition Info
98 Calories, 1 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 27 g Carbohydrates, 19 g Total sugars (12 g Added sugars), 2 g Fiber, 0 g Total fat (0 g sat), 8 mg Sodium, [nutrition:2] Vitamin C, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Iron

Vanilla Bean Apple Pie

Vanilla Bean Apple Pie
Prep Time
30 minutes, plus 1 hour Cook Time
Number of Servings
Serves 8
Ingredients
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, toss apples with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine sugar and vanilla bean. Stir until well combined, then add [q:1/4] cup brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, 3 tablespoons flour, and salt.
  4. Pour over apples and mix until well coated, then put in prepared, unbaked pie crust.
  5. In a medium-sized bowl, combine remaining [q:1/2] cup brown sugar and butter. Mix until well combined, then add remaining [q:1/2] cup flour and oats. Spread evenly over pie filling. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Nutrition Info
Made with lemon juice: 392 Calories, 3 g Protein, 11 mg Cholesterol, 71 g Carbohydrates, 40 g Total sugars (22 g Added sugars), 5 g Fiber, 12 g Total fat (6 g sat), 199 mg Sodium, [nut:1] Vitamin C

Smooth Operator

Smooth Operator
Prep Time
15 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 1
Ingredients
  • 2 kiwi fruits
  • 2 red apples
  • 1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp fresh rosemary
  • [q:1/2] lime
Directions
  1. After thoroughly washing all the produce, remove skins from kiwi fruits. Core apples.
  2. Add kiwi fruits, apples, ginger, rosemary, and lime to a juicer and juice them.
Nutrition Info
290 Calories, 3 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 75 g Carbohydrates, 51 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 14 g Fiber, 2 g Total fat (0 g sat), 10 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin C, Vitamin K, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B6, Potassium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin E, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Apple Nachos with Spiced Nut Butter

Apple Nachos with Spiced Nut Butter
Experience classic holiday seasonings in a new way.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
Directions
  1. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon, then lay apples flat on a plate or serving tray.
  2. In the top of a double boiler or heat-proof bowl placed over a pot of barely simmering water, warm nut butter with 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil until melted. Mix in ginger, nutmeg and cloves and [q:1/2] teaspoon cinnamon.
  3. Using a spoon, drizzle spiced nut butter over apples.
  4. Wash top pan of double boiler or heat-proof bowl and place again over simmering water. Add dark chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon coconut oil, stirring until melted.
  5. Drizzle chocolate over apples.
  6. Top apple nachos with coconut flakes and slivered almonds, and serve.
Nutrition Info
323 Calories, 6 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 35 g Carbohydrates, 21 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 9 g Fiber, 19 g Total fat (7 g sat), 7 mg Sodium, [nutrition:3] Vitamin E, [nutrition:2] Magnesium, Phosphorus, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Potassium, Iron, Zinc

Spiced Apple Crisp

Spiced Apple Crisp
Ingredients

Filling

  • 4 green apples, peeled, cored, and sliced into [q:1/2]-inch-thick slices
  • [q:1 1/3] cup (split) Monk Fruit with Erythritol, Organic Powder
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • [q:1/2] tsp ground nutmeg
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt

Topping

  • [q:3/4] cup vegan butter, cut into cubes
  • [q:1 1/2] cups Rolled Oats, Organic
  • 1 cup flour
  • [q:1/2] tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the filling, into an 8 x 8-inch pan, add all ingredients including [q:1/3] cup NOW Monk Fruit Sweetener and toss to combine.
  2. For the topping, into another bowl, add all ingredients including 1 cup NOW Monk Fruit Sweetener. Combine using a fork, until crumbly. Add topping to pan.
  3. Bake 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Info
Made with monk fruit: 356 Calories, 4 g Protein, 0 mg Cholesterol, 72 g Carbohydrates, 9 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 6 g Fiber, 22 g Total fat (19 g sat), 414 mg Sodium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus

Apple Pancakes

Apple Pancakes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Number of Servings
3 Pancakes
Ingredients
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • [q:1/2] tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • [q:1/4] tsp salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 Tbsp oil, plus additional for oiling pan
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, divided
Directions
  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Beat eggs together in medium bowl. Whisk in milk and the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Stir until smooth.
  3. Add a small amount of oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Sauté [q:1/3] of the apples in skillet for 1 minute.
  4. Pour [q:1/3] of batter over apples. When bubbles begin to appear on surface of pancake and underside is light brown, flip pancake. When underside is golden, remove pancake from pan.
  5. Transfer pancake to a plate. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to make 2 additional pancakes. Serve with maple syrup or applesauce.
Nutrition Info
1 pancake: 375 Calories, 12 g Protein, 51 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 16 g Total fat (3 g sat), 602 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Phosphorus, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B6, B12, Calcium, [nutrition:1] Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
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