Mindfulness and Momentum

Cranberries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, helping fight inflammation and support overall immunity, a great seasonal choice as cold weather sets in..

Recipe: Apple-Cranberry Crisp
Serves 10

Ingredients

·       3 medium apples, cored and chopped (peel if you prefer)

·       1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)

·       3 tbsp lemon juice

·       1 tbsp sugar or coconut sugar

·       1 heaping tsp cinnamon

Topping:

·       1 3/4 cup oats (quick, regular oats or a combo)

·       1/4 cup flaxseed meal or almond meal

·       1 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

·       1/2 cup pure maple syrup (if making oil free add 2 tablespoons extra)

·       3 – 4 tablespoons coconut oil (at room temp), optional

·       1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·       1/4 teaspoon mineral salt

·       cinnamon to garnish

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Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories: ~287, Protein: ~5g, Carbohydrates: ~57g, Sugars:~28g, Fat: ~3g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: ~395 mg, Potassium:~7 mg, Vitamin C: ~12g

Instructions

1.       Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2.      Put the fruit together: Wash, slice, core and dice the apples, into about 3/4 inch pieces. Combine apples, cranberries, lemon juice, sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and layer into a 9 x 9baking dish, you can also use an oval shaped dish.

3.      Make the topping: In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flaxseed meal, walnuts/pecans, maple syrup, optional coconut oil(mine is oil-free), vanilla and salt, mix well. Spread oat mixture evenly over the apple and cranberry mixture, and sprinkle with a little more cinnamon if you like.

Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until apples and cranberries are softened. Towards the end of cooking, about 20 – 25 minutes in, keep an eye on the topping, if it's getting too dark, cover loosely with foil(nothing worse than a burnt crisp). Once done, let cool 5 – 10 minutes before serving.