Green Smoothie – Spinach, Apple & Ginger

Green Smoothie – Spinach, Apple & Ginger

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I try and start most mornings off with a healthy antioxidant green smoothie that has a balance of veggies, fruits, and protein. As I get older, I realize my body is not recovering from exercise as quickly as it used to, so I make it a point of including antioxidants into my diet that have anti-inflammatory effects, It may help lower the risk of heart disease, cancer and brain function decline. Here is one of my favorites; not too sweet, and has a little bite to it.

INGREDIENTS:

Spinach: high nutritional value and is rich in antioxidants. It is a good source of vitamins A, B2, C and K, and also contains magnesium, manganese, folate, iron, calcium and potassium.

Green Apples: a great source of fiber, vitamin C as well as minerals – iron, zinc, copper, manganese & potassium and high in antioxidants.

Ginger: helps with inflammation and digestion.

Cinnamon: contains large amounts of highly potent polyphenol antioxidants. The antioxidants in cinnamon have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help lower the risk of disease.

Hydrolyzed Collagen: Great Lakes Gelatin has my favorite type of Collagen powder, it provides 11 grams of protein, is non-GMO, water soluble, and unflavored, so will not change the taste of your smoothie. It has claims that it “helps regulate the body’s metabolism by providing protein of low molecular weight that is quickly absorbed in the digestive tract. It contains amino acids such as glycine, lysine, and proline, which are important amino acids and can be used by the body to build connective tissue structures to support the functions of the cells.  Collagen is important to nitrogen balance, and may prevent age related cartilage damage and collagen loss.”

Vanilla Stevia: Just 5 drops is as sweet as 1 tsp of sugar, with the added taste of real vanilla extract.

Apple “Rose” Tarts

Apple “Rose” Tarts

Apple Rose tarts

So I found this video online and tried the recipe. Here is Tip Hero’s Video. I made some slight alterations to it, but they turned out incredible. Thank you Tip Hero!

Ingredients: 

  • 4 apples, cored and halved (leave the skin on)
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 6 Tbsp apricot preserves*
  • 2 sheets of pie crust*
  • Cinnamon and sugar mixture* (equal parts)
  • Powdered sugar*

* Items with Asterix have been changed from original Video.

Instructions:

  • Preheat Oven to 375 degrees
  • I used my food processor* (Breville Sous Chef) with the adjustable slicing blade) – took less than 30 seconds and the slices were all equal. Put apple slices in microwave safe bowl. Fill bowl with water and juice from half a lemon. Use enough water to make sure apple slices are covered by water. Microwave for 3 minutes. This will soften the apple slices and make them more pliable for rolling up.
  • Next grab a sheet of pie crust sheet. Flour your board and roll out the pie crust enough to make 6 strips at 3 inches wide. I scored and cut mine with a pizza wheel put you can use a knife.
  • Spoon out the preserves in the center of the strip of puff pastry.
  • Next place the apple slices long ways halfway on the strip. Keep adding slices until you reach the end. Sprinkle the apples with the cinnamon and sugar mixture. Then fold the puff pastry over the bottom of the apple slices.
  • Roll up the puff pastry and place in a greased muffin tin.
  • Bake the apple roses for 35-45 minutes.
  • Pull out of oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of each rose. Can also be served with Vanilla ice cream or Brown Sugar Sauce (recipe coming soon).

Here are some more photos of my Apple Rose Batch:

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