October 2022: Celebrating Apples for Wellness

Wellness Tabling Pop-ups

October 12

5:30–6:30 p.m. at Center for Jewish Life Dining Hall

October 13

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Whitman Dining Hall

5–6:30 p.m. at Forbes Dining Hall

October 25

5–6:30 p.m. at Yeh and New College West Dining Halls

October 26

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Rockefeller and Mathey Dining Halls

October 27

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Butler Dining Hall

 

Apples

Apples are one of the most versatile fruits. They can be a snack, side, salad or wholesome dessert. There are over 8,000 types throughout the world and said to be eaten as far back as 6500 BCE. Apples provide a good source of dietary fiber, specifically soluble fiber, which makes it a heart healthy choice. They also contain antioxidant phytochemicals which help reduce inflammation and prevent chronic disease. Apples are a delicious addition to breakfast, lunch or dinner.

 

Recipes

Dorm Room Apple Tacos

Recipe adapted from Apple Enchiladas by Amy G. Brown, Campus Dining

Ingredients

  • 1-2 seasonal apples of your choice (Granny Smith or Honey Crisp work well!)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
  • soft corn tortillas

Instructions

Step 1 Slice apple into bite size cubes (keeping fiber rich skin on apples

Step 2 In a microwave safe bowl, place coconut oil, cinnamon and sugar and microwave until melted.

Step 3 Add apples and stir, full incorporating the ingredients

Step 4 Microwave for 2 minutes, stir, and continue at 30 second increments until apples are tender.

Step 5 Serve over warm corn tortillas

 

Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe

Recipe by Yummy Healthy Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/4 cup milk, any kind
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp apple pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup
  • apples, diced
  • pecans, chopped (optional)
  • ground cinnamon, for serving

Instructions

Step 1 In a mason jar, layer oats, then chia seeds and pour milk over both. In another bowl, stir together the yogurt, apple pie spice and maple syrup. Spoon into the mason jar, on top of oats and chia seeds.

Step 2 Place lid on jar and refrigerate for 6-8 hours. Stir mixture together.

Step 3 Top with apples, pecans and cinnamon.

 

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