Apple & Ginger Puree – Adrenal Healing Snack
Do you like apple puree but thought it could do with a bit of a re-vamp? Then here it is! This apple puree comes with a warming ginger kick and a very delicious sweetness from the added dates. A super healthy go-to-snack when you need that little pick me up but don’t want to grab that naughty chocolate bar. Apple puree is also a great winter-warming snack for your kids or delicious as an after dinner or lunch dessert that won’t leave you feeling guilty.
Ingredients
- 1 medium apple chopped
- 1 thumb size knob of fresh ginger chopped
- 2 medium dates chopped
- half a teapsoon of cinnamon optional
- half a stalk of celery chopped
- 1 tsbp of maple syrup optional
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the chopped apple to a heavy bottom sauce-pan and turn to medium to high heat. Add one or two tablespoons of water and start cooking.
- Add the chopped dates.
- Add the chopped celery stalk.
- Cook on medium to high heat with a lid on between 10 - 15 minutes until the apples are well cooked and a bit mushy.
- Once cooked turn off the heat and let cool down for a few minutes.
- Add the apples, dates & celery mix to a high-speed blender. Add the chopped ginger.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Blend on high-speed until you have a creamy mix.
- Optional: add a spoonful of maple syrup for some added sweetness.
- Optional: add half a teaspoon of cinammon.
Notes
Store in an air-tight glass jar. Keeps in the fridge for a few days.