“An apple a day, keeps the doctor away.”—How true is this saying?

Most people love apples because they are crunchy, juicy and, well, they taste great! Inexpensive and full of healthy goodness, apples are filled with pectin, polyphenols, antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Including apples in your diet comes with many health benefits, which may help to:

• Lower cholesterol levels
• Decrease the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• Reduce blood pressure and the risk of stroke
• Support weight loss with its high fiber content
• Control and regulate the body’s immune response
• Promote bone health and preserve bone mass, especially among aging individuals

What’s more, apples are so versatile that it can be easily added into lots of dishes, from crumbles and cookies to salads and soups. So, fill your kitchen with the aromatic scent of apples!

How to Make Sunny Breakfast Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups of baking flour
• 1 tsp. of table salt
• 1 tsp. of ground cinnamon powder
• 1/4 tsp. of ground ginger powder
• 6-7 cups of thinly sliced peeled apples
• 1 tsp. lemon extract
• 1 tbsp. of cold butter
• 2 pcs of egg white
• 4-8 tbsp. of cold water
• 1 pack of NuPlus® Simply Herbs
• 10 drops of SunnyDew®

Directions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 200°C.
2. Mixture A: In a large bowl, combine SunnyDew®, NuPlus® Simply Herbs, flour, salt, cinnamon powder, ginger powder, and cold butter with cold water; set aside the mixture.
3. Mixture B: Add the sliced apples to a bowl, and then toss them with lemon extract; set aside.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll one-half of the dough to a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Lightly dust your hands with flour to prevent stickiness.
5. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch-pie plate. Trim the dough even with the rim of the pie plate.
6. Add mixture B as the filling. Dot with butter.
7. Use the remaining dough to roll out a 1/8-inch-thick circle. Place it on top of the dough circle.
8. Trim and seal the edge. Then cut slits on the top dough.
9. Whip the egg white until foamy; then brush it over the crust.
10. Sprinkle with NuPlus® Simply Herbs powder. Cover the edges of the pie plate with foil to keep the edges from burning.
11. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil.
12. Once more, bake until the crust is golden brown, and the filling is bubbly, this might take around 20 to 25 minutes.
13. Let it cool on a plate and enjoy!

Now, we have a freshly baked apple pie! It would be great to complement this dish with a glass of fruit juice. Let’s learn how to make some fresh, delicious apple juice! To make fresh and tasty apple juice, opt for apples that are low in acid and sweet, as they would be ideal for nice tasting apple juice.

How to Make Sunny Breakfast Apple Juice

Ingredients:

• 1 pc of apple
• 1 pack of Fortune Delight® Original
• 3 drops of SunnyDew® (optional)

Directions:

1. Peel the apple.
2. Chop the apple.
3. Put the chopped apple, Fortune Delight® Original, and SunnyDew® into a  blender.
4. Blend the mixture until smooth.
5. Pour the blended mixture into a glass.

About Sunrider® Products

NuPlus®

NuPlus® fills your nutritional gaps with essential micronutrients, vitamins, prebiotics, amino acids, omega-3s, bioflavonoids, and antioxidants. It’s naturally delicious without added fats, sweeteners, or sugars — you will absolutely not experience any sugar crash. Mix it in or sprinkle it on your meals to boost and balance your daily nutrition, at home or on the go.

SunnyDew®

SunnyDew® is powered by our uniquely purified stevia. Loaded with antioxidants and essential minerals, it enhances the flavor of foods and beverages without adding sugar, carbs, or calories. Indulge your sweet cravings without the guilt with SunnyDew®!

Fortune Delight®

Fortune Delight® delivers healthy hydration without sugar, fat, and added caffeine––and the crash that follows. This “super tea” packs four times the concentration of vital nutrients and antioxidants found in traditional green tea to cleanse, nourish, and energize your body. Just 10 calories in every delicious cup, it’s beverage bliss.

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