Author Notes
A nutrient packed, winter warmer to be enjoyed over the festive period and all through the year. Nuts contain several important B vitamins necessary for enzyme metabolism inside the body. Introduce a handful of pecan nuts into your diet to ensure you are getting a good supply of vitamins, minerals and protein. Bananas contain fibre, potassium and have 33% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin B6. Enjoy this fruit and nutty treat!
The recipe can be found here - http://www.mynutricounter.com/winter-spiced-banana-and-pecan-stuffed-apples/ —Nikki Brown
Ingredients
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3 pieces
apples
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120 grams
bananas, sliced
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30 grams
pecans, roughly chopped
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25 grams
coconut sugar
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1/2 teaspoon
cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon
nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon
ground cloves
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1/2 teaspoon
ground green cardamom
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15 milliliters
oil
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60 milliliters
water
Directions
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Pre-heat the oven to 175C/350F.
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Cut the tops of apples off and scoop out the flesh from the centre. Keep apples submerged in acidulated water (bowl of water plus about a tablespoon of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar) to keep them from oxidising.
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Roughly chop the scooped out apple flesh.
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In a bowl, toss chopped apples, bananas, pecans, coconut sugar, coconut oil and the spices.
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Stuff the apples with the mixture and sprinkle some coconut sugar on top.
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Arrange apples upright in an oven safe dish. Pour about a 60ml/2fl oz of water into the dish.
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Bake for 30 minutes.
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