With fall around the corner and back-to-school season quickly approaching, it is the perfect time of year to start good eating habits with your children. Wholesome foods will not only set good eating habits, but they will also give kids the energy and concentration they need to endure a long school day.
North Coast Organic produces organic applesauce, apple juice, and apple cider vinegar, among other specialty products. As one of the few organic apple product companies committed to sustainability, North Coast Organic’s products are a rare find. Give the following apple filled breakfast, snack, and desert recipes a try:
Apple Cider Ice Cream Float
(Pictured above)
Ingredients:
- North Coast Apple Cider (or any North Coast juice)
- Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
- Caramel Drizzle
- Cinnamon
Directions:
- In a glass add two scoops of ice cream.
- Then drizzle a spoonful of caramel on top of the ice cream.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon on top. Gently pour the apple cider until the ice cream is covered.
- Then add another scoop of ice cream.
- Drizzle another spoonful of caramel on top and add another pinch of cinnamon on top of that. Bon Appétit!
Apple Cinnamon French Toast
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup North Coast Coast Apple Sauce
- 1/2 cup milk (use almond milk for a vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Coconut Oil
- 6 slices of whole wheat or sprouted bread
Directions:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the first six ingredients.
- Pour into a large pie pan and heat a griddle on medium-high heat.
- Add the oil and disperse to cover the entire griddle.
- Dip the bread into the apple sauce mixture and coat evenly on both sides.
- Toast each piece on both sides until golden brown.
- Place on plates and top with powdered sugar and mixed berries. Our favorite enhancements are North Coast Apple Syrup (recipe on website) or honey drizzle.
Apple Sauce Fruit Leather
Ingredients:
- 1 24-ounce jar of North Coast Organic applesauce
- 1 vanilla bean, beans scraped out
Directions:
- Add the vanilla bean to the applesauce and stir to combine.
- Place a 10 x 16 inch silicon baking mat over top a metal baking sheet. Pour the apple sauce over top of the silicon mat and spread it intone even layer.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 2[1/2] – 3 hours.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool. Cut 10 1[1/2]-inch strips of parchment paper.
- Slowly pull the fruit leather off and cut it into 1[1/2] inch strips. Place the fruit leather strips onto the parchment paper strips and roll up.
Images courtesy North Coast Organic.
