Desert Spotlight: Apple Pie
The apple pie is special for quite a number of reasons. First, it’s made from fruit, which means it must be a solid source of nutrient for your body. Secondly, apples are really healthy because they are loaded with vitamin c, fiber and antioxidants.
Still on nutritional value, apples are loaded with the flavonoid quercetin. The combination of fiber and quercetin is associated with a reduced risk of stroke and as you already know, apples are heart-healthy and delicious.
Other health benefits of apples include boosting brain health, helping you maintain a healthy weight, lowering the risk of Type 2 Diabetes as well as helping you fight off cancer.
Nutritional Value of One Serving
One serving of a deep-dish Apple Pie gives you the following:
- 345 calories
- 10 g fat
- 4 g sat
- 5 g fiber
- 62 g carbohydrates
- 4 g protein
- 33 g sugars
- 17 g added sugars
- 147 mg sodium
- 213 mg potassium.
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made gluten-free pie crust available at most grocery stores
- 2 firm tart apples like Granny Smith or Fuji
- 1 tbsp. almond flour
- 2 tsp. coconut sugar
- 1/2 fresh lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp. water
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground allspice
- 1 egg white mixed
