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When you need a quick pick-me-up!
This is a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed as a light breakfast or anytime snack when you need a quick pick-me-up. The apples are loaded with beneficial phytonutrients and are a great source of Vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Be sure to use organic apples and don’t peel them as most of the apple’s nutrients are contained in the skin.
The walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants and the raisins are a good source of natural sugar to provide a quick boost of energy in the morning or mid-afternoon. Raisins also contain resveratrol, a phytochemical compound that has been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Cinnamon is a powerful antioxidant and the raw honey and lemon juice blend is a delicious compliment the sweetness of this salad.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium sized apple
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 teaspoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Cut apple into bite-sized cubes. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with walnuts and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk together honey and lemon juice and drizzle over salad.
For a crisp and refreshing snack serve cold. For a more “apple pie” like taste and texture serve warm.
Single Serving
Enjoy!
Susan Hartman
Susan is a lawyer, Pilates instructor and passionate advocate of natural wellness. In 2006 she began exploring various nutritional and movement therapies, meditation and other alternative means of healing in an attempt to naturally relieve hormonal imbalances, eczema and back and joint pain. After much research and trial and error, she found a personal regimen that not only alleviated her symptoms, but that also left her with a new found sense of overall health and wellness. During this period of exploration, she was introduced to Pilates and was surprised by how quickly she began to feel and see positive results in her body. She loves how Pilates emphasizes body awareness and the connection of breath to movement, and she believes it can bring about lifelong health benefits including stress relief and improved strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.
Today Susan strives to promote the importance of regular exercise, a clean whole foods diet, compassion for self and others, and a curious attitude, all as a means to maintaining vitality and living a balanced and centered life. When she is not practicing law or teaching Pilates, she can be found hiking or biking in the woods, soaking up the sun atop her paddleboard, engaged in a yoga or group fitness class, or immersed in a book or classic movie.
