BARE SNACKS!

Here at Pilates Platinum, we’re always on the go. So when someone introduces us to a healthy snack that comes in easy-to-grab serving sized bags…say no more!!

We can’t keep this stuff a secret…. you’ve got to try Barefruit from Bare Snacks!

Barefruit snack options are part of the Bare Snacks family. Bare Snacks are just what you think: BARE! Naked of any artificial ingredients or anything extra. In fact, all of their snacks have no more than 7 ingredients so, as they say, “you can fall in love with real fruit flavor!”

Snacks gone simple.

Baked, not freeze dried.

Non-Dairy and Nut-Free

No Refined Sugar

No Trans-fat

Gluten-Free

No Preservatives

Non-GMO

Some of our favorites are:

Crunchy Cinnamon Apple Chips

Crunchy Granny Smith Apple Chips

And for an extra sweet treat…

Simply Toasted Crunchy Coconut Chips!

If you’re looking for something to grab as you head out the door, or a healthy snack to add to your lunch, or even a sweet treat for dessert, then try something from BareSnacks and we promise you won’t be disappointed!

Homemade Applesauce...your nose will thank you

It is Officially Fall Season!

The best thing about fall is all of the seasonal fall fruits and vegetables.

To kick off the new season I decided to try and tackle making homemade applesauce.

The thought of making applesauce always seems intimidating to me, but through more and more research of different recipes and preparations I found applesauce to be pretty simple.  The way I just did it only took me 30 minutes and it is as simple as 4 ingredients (I don't count water as an ingredient).

Simple Homemade Applesauce (no added sugar)

~8 medium to large apples

~2 cups water

~cinnamon to desired taste (I like a lot-1 TBSP)

You can also omit if you do not like cinnamon, but I  may think you are crazy :-)

~1 tsp of salt

~half of a lemon

1. Grab a pan that has a large diameter so that apples can create a nice layer on the bottom.

2. Peel and Core Apples.  Then cut into cubes.  Place apples in the pan.

3. Add water, juice from lemon, cinnamon and salt. Stir.

4. Turn burner on high until the water boils.  Once water boils, turn down heat to a simmer and allow everything to simmer for 20ish minutes.  I used a lid so my time could be faster than without a lid.

Once apples are soft.  Take a potato or garlic smasher and smash up your apples until they become more of a puree.  Feel free to not smash as much if you like your applesauce chunky.  

You may also be able to put the apples in a food processor or blender to make it nice and smooth.

Place sauce in jar and store in frig!

Enjoy!

The best part of the whole process is the smell that comes from the kitchen...yummy cinnamon.

Bee Free Honee

Vegan friendly honey...is this a joke!?!?!?!?

No, it's not a joke and yes there is such a thing as Vegan Friendly Honey.

Well, only such a thing due to this product.  RAES Food, Inc is a family ran company based in Minnesota.  Everything about their company is midwest based...keeping it local people!

Okay so what is Bee Free Honee you ask...Bee Free Honee comes from apples.  It has a slight tart flavor to it and is made of only three ingredients.  This product can be used interchangeably with honey without lacking any flavor.  It is great for those looking to not consume animal products to those looking for a new flavor in their lives.

The website features recipes (on rotation) to use the honee if you are looking for some tried and true recipes with a new to you product.  Feel free to check out their website and request for them to distribute at stores near you, if you are unable to find it at local co-ops or grocery stores.