Dietitians Dish – October 27, 2024
Keep the Doctor Away… with Apples!

Healthy Apple Monster Mouths

Ingredients:
- 2 apples, cored and quartered
- 8 tsps. peanut butter
- 3 Tbsps. sunflower seeds
- 2 strawberries, sliced
- 1 small banana, sliced
- 16 dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- With a paring knife, cut the middles of the quartered apples to look like mouths. Spread the bottom of each of the “mouths” with about 3/4 tsp. of peanut butter. Push sunflower seeds into the top of each apple “mouth” to create “teeth.”
- Arrange a strawberry slice into the “mouth” to make the “tongue.”
- To make the “eyes,” apply about 1/4 tsp. of peanut butter on the top of the apple. On each apple quarter, arrange 2 banana circles on the peanut butter and insert the chocolate chips in the center of the banana circles. Serve immediately.
Healthy Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp. ground cloves,optional
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla protein powder
- 3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 1/4 cup finely diced apples
Directions:
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, pumpkin pie spice and clove (if using) and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the protein powder, almond milk and maple syrup. Add the milk mixture to the oat mixture and stir until well combined. Fold in the apples.
- Transfer to a sealable Mason jar, airtight container or bowl covered with plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next morning, just stir, sprinkle with cinnamon and enjoy.