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NATIONAL APPLE STRUDEL DAY

On June 17 get whirled up in pastry dough, apples, and spices and celebrate National Apple Strudel Day.

In German, the word strudel means whirlpool or eddy. This tasty dessert is perfectly described in its German language as the sweet mixture of fruit, sugar, spices, and layers of thin dough rolled together and baked. The result is a bubbling, flaky treat.

 

As a breakfast item or dessert, apple strudel goes well with coffee and tea. Consider adding it to a brunch or bake ahead for guests. Often served at bakeries and coffee shops, strudel can also be a savory dish.

• Add a dollop of whipped create to your apple strudel.
• Dusting confectioner's sugar over a fresh-baked apple strudel.
• Add a scoop of ice cream to your apple strudel.
• Surprising a friend with apple strudel.

[ChiliPepper]

Semi-Homemade Apple Strudel

This easy apple strudel has only 2 ingredients without the glaze! It's fast and easy and so delicious.

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 20 minutes 

Total Time: 30 minutes 

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 8 rolls or use the Crescent Roll Sheet if you can find it
• 1 ½ cups homemade apple pie filling or from a can, use about ¾ of a can
• 1 egg
• Granulated sugar for sprinkling
• ½ cup (57g) powdered sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanila
• 1  tablespoon apple juice

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Unroll Crescent Rolls onto a large sheet of parchment paper that will fit on a cookie sheet. Press the seams together.
• Using a knife, cut strips 1” apart up and down both sides of the Crescent Roll rectangle, leaving about 3” of untouched space in the center for the filling. Place the pie filling up and down the center where there are no cuts. Wrap each slice up and over the filling, overlapping as necessary. Pinch the ends shut using the tines of a fork.
• Brush the outside of the Crescent Roll with beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place parchment sheet with the strudel on a cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Cool completely before glazing.
• To make the glaze: whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and apple juice. Drizzle over strudel, slice, and serve. Optionally, top with drizzled caramel instead of glaze.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes:

• To get a golden brown look, you can brush the pastry with egg wash.
• This stores well in the refrigerator or you can freeze it for 2 months.
• Use any flavor pie filling you like!

Nutrition:

Serving: 1 serving 

| Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

[RespectLife]

Thanks @ChiliPepper 

Streudel is something I would buy cuz I am lazy....but this doesn't seem too hard!!!

[ChiliPepper]

[ChiliPepper]

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@RespectLife wrote:

Thanks @ChiliPepper 

Streudel is something I would buy cuz I am lazy....but this doesn't seem too hard!!!

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@RespectLife 

I was thinking that too, that's why I posted the "semi-homemade" version.

Easy enough to throw together in the morning on a weekend if I have company. Or for ME!!!

[ChiliPepper]

NATIONAL SMOOTHIE DAY

Capitalizing on the bountiful fruits and vegetables available this time of year, National Smoothie Day on June 21 celebrates the refreshing beverage brought to you by the blender.

 

Using fresh ingredients, whole grains and punches of flavor, smoothies transform our fruits and veggies into a delightfully cool drink. Some smoothies incorporate herbs and spices, punching up the flavor level. The base ingredients include milk, yogurt, juice, and a blend of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in a variety of combinations.

You may turn a little green when you consider adding vegetables to your smoothie, but don't knock it until you've tried it. Both fruit and vegetable smoothies can pack in the nutrients, but be careful, the calories can also add up.

Making smart choices will help keep your smoothies on the healthier side:

• Limit your boosters - Ingredients like nut butters, seeds, grains and protein powders increase the fat and calories. While these ingredients add flavor and even nutrients, include them in small portions. You can also limit them to 1-2 per smoothie.
• Control portion size - Just like our regular meals, smoothies can become oversized. Monitor the portion size for your main ingredients so that when your smoothie is complete, the calories and fat add up to a balanced serving. For example, one cup of berries, half a cup of yogurt and a tablespoon of a nut butter shouldn't put you over.
• Avoid juices - Prepared juices add calories. If you need a little more sweetness, consider adding a calorie-free sweetener or limiting the juice to just a splash.
• Add veggies - Spinach, beets, kale and zucchini are just a few of the veggies that add nutrients and fiber without adding a lot of calories. And these veggies don't add any offputting flavors.
• Add a little spice - Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and turmeric add flavor without adding calories. They also provide us with other benefits as well. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar and blood pressure.

Smoothies make a terrific meal substitute, too. When you're craving something sweet or need an energy boost, a smoothie can be the answer.

In fact, smoothies are great for weight loss because of the use of fruits and berries. The fruit will also help you feel full longer. Adding additional protein to your smoothie will help control cravings. 

If you’re looking for the healthiest kind of smoothie, you’ll definitely want to try a green.

5 Health Benefits of Smoothies

1. Assists with digestion.
2. Improves mood and helps fight symptoms of depression.
3. Promotes natural weight loss
4. Keeps the skin clear.
5. Hydrates the body.

[RespectLife]

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

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@RespectLife wrote:

Thanks @ChiliPepper 

Streudel is something I would buy cuz I am lazy....but this doesn't seem too hard!!!

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@RespectLife 

I was thinking that too, that's why I posted the "semi-homemade" version.

Easy enough to throw together in the morning on a weekend if I have company. Or for ME!!!

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@ChiliPepper 

I'm pretty sure I could eat the whole thing myself!!!

[RespectLife]

@ChiliPepper 

I'm not really a Smoothie person, but I just read an interesting article this morning by some supposed doctor that you should NOT add bananas.

The bananas have something in them that cancels out all the good stuff in the berries, spinach etc.

How's that for a scientific quote!

Hee hee.....

I found it

Researchers have found that the enzyme polyphenol oxidase (PPO) in certain fruits like bananas can reduce the absorption of heart-healthy flavanols, especially when combined with flavanol-rich ingredients like berries

[ChiliPepper]

@RespectLife 

A girl after my own heart!

Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.....................................

Says it freezes well too so it wouldn't go to waste to make a full strudel!