If you're on the hunt for a delicious and healthy recipe to make for breakfast or dessert, we've got you. This winter crisp is a great option for anyone on a diet, or anyone who just wants to eat healthier. You'll want to make this one again and again! Let's dive in.
Winter Crisp Recipe
Ingredients:
For Filling:
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice
5 cups apples, unpeeled, sliced
1 cup cranberries
For Topping:
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 Tablespoon soft margarine, melted
Directions:
1. Prepare filling by combining sugar, flour, and lemon peel in medium bowl. Mix well. Add lemon juice, apples, and cranberries. Stir to mix. Spoon into 6-cup baking dish.
2. Prepare topping by combining oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in small bowl. Add melted margarine. Stir to mix.
3. Sprinkle topping over filling. Bake in 375 degree F oven for approximately 40–50 minutes or until filling is bubbly and top is brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Summer Crisp Variation
Prepare as directed above, but substitute 4 cups fresh or unsweetened frozen peaches and 3 cups fresh or unsweetened frozen blueberries for apples and cranberries. If using frozen fruit, thaw peaches completely (use without draining), but do not thaw blueberries before adding to mixture.
Yield: 6 servings Serving size: one 3/4-inch by 2-inch piece
Each serving provides (for Winter Crisp):
Calories: 252
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: less than 1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 29 mg
Total fiber: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Potassium: 221 mg
How You Can Still Eat Your Favorite Foods While Dieting
Many health “experts” claim that you have to give up your favorite foods to lose weight. They'll encourage you to eat lots of salad and chicken. Putting yourself on a diet plan that eliminates foods you like will only lead to burnout and diet failure in the future. If you want to be successful, you need to find a diet plan that works for you, long-term.
But how can you still eat your favorite foods while dieting? The answer is actually more simple than you might think. All you have to do is make some adjustments to each recipe. By substituting high-fat ingredients for ones that are lower in fat, you'll be making your favorite recipes more diet-friendly. Switching out sugar for an artificial sweetener can also be a great way to make a recipe healthier.
Ultimately, finding a diet plan that allows you to still eat foods you enjoy is critical to success. You'll be able to enjoy the food you eat while still losing weight. Combine this diet plan with a healthy, effective exercise regimen, and you'll be good to go. If you have any questions about how to make your favorite recipes healthy, never hesitate to speak to a qualified nutritionist. They're the ones best equipped to answer any nutritional questions you might have.
Do not take the content of this article as professional medical or nutritional advice. It's important to exercise due diligence when obtaining relevant information in matters pertaining to your health. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.
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