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The nutritional value of apples varies depending on the size and variety. However, one medium-sized, raw, skin-on apple provides an average of 81 calories, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat, 21 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of dietary fiber and 0 mg of sodium. Apples, like all fresh fruits, are naturally cholesterol-free. They are a good food source of vitamin C, providing 8 mg per fruit or 13 percent of the recommended daily value for this nutrient. Vitamin C is important for supporting a healthy immune system, forming collagen and enhancing iron absorption.

Apples contain several groups of phytochemicals, including flavonols, polyphenols and other phytochemicals. According to a research summary published in “Planta Medica” in October 2008, the phytochemicals in apples are responsible for health-promoting biological activities.

Apples and apple products protect against the development of cancer in animal models, particularly cancer of the skin, mammary glands and colon. Epidemiological observations indicate that individuals who consume one or more apples daily have lower rates of lung and colon cancer.

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Clean Eating “Oreo” Cookies
(Makes 16 cookies or 8 sandwiches)

Ingredients

Cookie Ingredients

• 8 oz. slivered almonds made into almond flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/3 cups honey or maple syrup (I used maple syrup)
• 1/3 cup solid coconut oil or organic butter (I used coconut oil)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Filling Ingredients

• 1/4 cup solid coconut oil or butter
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp. maple syrup
• 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Directions

• Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour and cocoa powder.
• Step 2 – Pour in the honey, coconut oil, egg and vanilla extract and blend will with a wooden spoon.
• Step 3 – Using your hands, form walnut sized balls of dough. Flatten them on the cookie sheet. They will not spread or rise during baking, so the shape you create is the shape you end up with after baking. The dough can be a little sticky…Step 4 – Bake at 350 F. for about 15-20 minutes, or until completely cooked through.
• Step 5 – While the cookies bake, mix all the filling ingredients together in a food processor or using an immersion blender.
• Step 6 – Allow the cookies to cool after baking and then create your sandwiches using the filling.
• NOTE: You can adjust the thickness of the filling by using more or less cocoa powder. Just keep in mind that as it sits, it will thicken more. It takes a few minutes for the cocoa powder to really absorb the liquid.

Eat and Enjoy!

Recipe by: The Gracious Pantry

muffintop-less:

I just died and went to heaven =)

Seriously this was SO rich and filling… I was craving chocolate and this was the ultimate, guilt-free fix! My brother and my dad even wanted their own! The recipe for my super rich chocolate protein mug brownie is on my website under dessert recipes - www.muffin-topless.com 

Enjoy!

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