Serves: 8 (1/2 cup servings)

Ingredients:
2 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apple (about 1 large apple)
2 cups thinly sliced ripe pear (about 1 large pear)
1 cup sliced strawberries 
1/2 cup orange sections (about 1 orange)
1/2 cup sliced banana (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:
1.  Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
2.  Combine juice, syrup, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3.  Spoon over fruit, and toss gently. Serve immediately or store in the fridge up to 3 days.

Original Recipe from Cooking Light

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• Go for old fashioned rolled oats that have not been pre-cut or cooked
• Keep the variety-- change your toppings to get the same whole grain benefits with different flavors!
• Use the microwave for quick, on-the-go preparation
• Soak oats, water or milk, and any toppings you'd like in a tupperware or jar in the fridge overnight for a cool, summer twist on a breakfast favorite
• Use milk for creamier oatmeal and water for less creamy

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Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information for teens, parents and educators that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more information visit www.bestteendiets.org

Have you checked out our latest video???  We are showing you how to make a reduced fat blueberry muffin recipe from Harvard School of Public Health.  Do not give up when you see almond flour.  Just grind/blend up some almonds and you have your own!




Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information for teens, parents and educators that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more information visit www.bestteendiets.org

Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information for teens, parents and educators that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more information visit www.bestteendiets.org

Lentils are a great source of meatless protein.  Add them into your dinner routine one night.

What do I need?
4-5 quart soup pot
small skillet

1 cup dried lentils, washed
1 bay leaf
3-4 sprigs of fresh thyme, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1 celery stalk, diced
5-6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt and pepper


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Best Teen Diets recommends healthy well balanced eating that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, protein and low-fat or fat-free dairy. We offer nutrition information for teens, parents and educators that emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for teens. For more information visit www.bestteendiets.org

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