Looking for a yummy, healthy holiday snack? Try this EFNEP-approved recipe for baked apples!
Baked Apples Recipe
(Makes 2 servings – Serving Size: 1 apple)
- 2 apples
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
- Clean hands, surfaces, and produce
- Peel and cut apples into 1-inch pieces
- Ina small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon together
- Sprinkle the apple pieces with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture
- Let cool for 1 minute before serving
Nutrition Information per serving:
- 150 calories
- Total fat: 0g
- Saturated fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Total carbohydrate: 37g
- Dietary fiber: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
Activity Tips:During the holidays, it’s easy to forget about physical activity. But remember, youth need at least 60 minutes of activity daily, and adults should aim for at least 30 minutes or 150 minutes a week of moderate activity. Here are some tips to keep moving during the holidays:
- Go outside for a family nature walk
- If it's too cold, clean the house with some music-sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping counts as physical activity!
- Indoors, kids can create relay races, obstacle courses, or play hopscotch
- Try fun activities online. On Youtube type in Freeze Dance, Brain-Break or Music, Dance, Learning. Add the word Holiday for a holiday twist to get everyone moving!
Also, you can start your day with a quick 10-minute morning stretch to energize you for the day ahead.
For more activity tips, visit: Physical Activity Recommendations.
Reminder: Always check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine, and stop if you feel any discomfort.
About EFNEP:
EFNEP offers free nutrition classes to help families and youth cook healthy meals, be more active, save money on food costs, and handle food safely. In partnership with the Eat Smart, Move More NC initiative, EFNEP helps families and youth adopt healthy habits to maintain a healthy weight.
For more information or to participate in classes, contact Angie Lawrence, EFNEP Nutrition Educator at angie_lawrence@ncsu.edu. Let’s make health fun together!
