Just in time to please the kids and the kid in all of us for Halloween.
Who doesn’t have fond memories of big, gooey caramel apples? There’s just something about that ultra-sweet chew complimenting the crisp, tart sweetness of a crunchy green apple.
Well, there IS a way to make caramel apples that won’t add hundreds of empty calories, or have you risking pulling out your teeth in the process of eating them. And where else to get such sugar-free goodies but from Chef AJ and the Plant-based Dietitian?
How to make healthy caramel apples
This recipe is easy and unprocessed. In other words, it’s all whole, plant-based foods and all you need is:
- date paste (make easily yourself by soaking dates in water until soft, then whirring with the ‘S’ blade in food processor)
- crisp green apples
- optional caramel or vanilla extract
- choose your topping: cacao nibs, chopped nuts, shredded coconut
- sticks for holding (from a craft store or baking store)
That’s it! Here’s the how-to with Chef AJ and the Dietitian – complete with Halloween costumes and a little bit of spooky music:
And if you’re looking for more healthy treats and great new ideas for whole food, plant-based vegan meals for the upcoming holiday season, Chef AJ, author of Unprocessed, will be my guest on the October Success Club Teleclass and you can sign up now HERE.
Lani Muelrath, M.A. is Vegan Mainstream’s new Health & Fitness Expert. Watch for regular articles from Lani on how to be a strong, healthy, fit vegan.
Lani is also “The Plant-Strong Fitness Expert” and creator of The Body Transformation Formula and Fit Quickies™. She has a Master’s Degree in Physical Education and over 30 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and trainer. She has received awards for her instruction, created and starred in her own CBS TV Show, and her expertise in the area of health and fitness is called upon by examiner.com, Dr. John McDougall’s Health and Medical Center and Dr. Neal Barnard’s 21-Day Vegan Kickstart program. She is Certified in Plant-Based Nutrition Certification through Cornell University.
Download Lani’s FREE Fitness Breakthrough Kit and catch up with her on her blog at www.lanimuelrath.com.
