Summer Snacking with APPLES!
4 summer snacking ideas that are TV-FAMOUS!
SUMMER is officially here!! And to celebrate, I just did a sponsored TV segment with Michigan Apples sharing 4 fun + nutritious snack ideas perfect for sunny days!
Many people think apples are just a fall fruit, but apples are available YEAR-ROUND so they are perfect for summer snacking!
And as a Registered Dietitian, I love that apples are packed with nutrients to boost your GUT HEALTH and IMMUNE SYSTEM.
4 TV-FAMOUS SUMMER SNACKS
I’m obsessed with these snacks and they were a BIG hit at the TV station, so I am excited to share my recipes with you…
1. Apple Caprese Sandwiches (picnic + pool fave)
2. Apple Teriyaki Sauce (summer grill star)
3. Apple Lemonade Popsicles (so refreshing)
4. Apple S’mores (fresh twist on a classic)
Apple Caprese Sandwiches
These sandwiches are perfect for summer picnics, poolside, or beach days. Usually they are made with tomato, but are amazing with crisp, sweet, juicy apples!
INGREDIENTS:
– whole grain sandwich thins
– grilled chicken
– fresh mozzarella
– arugula
– apple slices
– pesto
– balsamic vinegar
Apple Teriyaki Sauce
This sauce is the perfect marinade for all of your summertime grilling! Traditional teriyaki sauce has lots of added sugar, but this recipe has no added sugar thanks to the natural sweetness of apples.
INGREDIENTS:
Put ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth…
– 1 apple, chopped
– 6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
– 1 clove minced garlic
– 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Apple Lemonade Popsicles
Just blend chopped apple, peeled/seeded lemon, and coconut water until smooth. Pour into molds and freeze. I love that these have no added sugar because the natural sweetness comes from apples.
INGREDIENTS:
– 1 apple, chopped
– 1 lemon, peeled and seeded
– 1 cup coconut water
Apple S’mores
Roast marshmallows over a summer campfire or grill. And then put them on graham crackers with dark chocolate and top with slices of apples for a juicy, nutritious twist!
INGREDIENTS:
– marshmallows
– graham crackers
– dark chocolate squares
– apple slices
WATCH the full TV SEGMENT HERE!
xx DJB
