The Modern Pilgrim :: Crock Pot Cinnamon Vanilla Applesauce

Not only does this recipe taste amazing but it will also make your house smell amazing!

Ingredients:

• 8 medium sized granny smith apples, peeled
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tsp vanilla (avoid HFCS)
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 Tbsp real maple syrup
• 1 tsp Ideal Brown Sugar Baking Blend

Directions:

1. Peel apples and cut into quarters (core the apples as well).  Place in crock pot.

2. Add all remaining ingredients and stir lightly (just enough to mix ingredients).

3. Cook on low for 2 hrs.

4. Raise temperature and cook on high for 1.5 hrs.

5. Stir, slightly mashing any remaining apple chunks.

6. Enjoy!

He & She Tips: Here is another variation of this recipe. You can sub out the sweetener. Try Maple Sugar Flakes. 

This is perfect to go along with your Apple Pie!

Enjoy our recipes?  Get help with your grocery shopping here.

- Whitney

Clean Halloween Meal Plan!

We know that everyone is going to be busy, busy, busy tomorrow whether you are treat-or-treating with your kids or giving out treats at your home.  We have put together a meal plan for you to prepare in advance.

These pumpkin protein bars are prefect for a snack at work (don't reach into the candy bowl)!  You could even eat them for breakfast if you are too busy to make anything else (beats the greasy food from the drive-thru)!

Pumpkin Protein Bars

Choose between one of these two chili recipes for a perfect fall dinner!  Put it in the crock pot before you leave for work or when you get home!

Chicken Chili

OR

Black Bean & Sweet Potato Chili

Distract yourself from the candy! Make these Pumpkin Protein Cookies - ready in only 6 minutes!

Pumpkin Protein Cookies

A mini size candy bar can quickly turn into a king size!  Moderation is key!

Happy Halloween!  Stay Safe!

- Whitney & The Gang

Sunday Shred :: Shape Up September Outdoor Circuit

Let's celebrate the beginning of Fall with a little circuit workout that will get your heart rate going and get you outside enjoying the beautiful cooler temps (and the lack of humidity in GA!). Grab a towel, some water and head to a nearby park (with stairs, a park bench and a hill).

The Shape Up September Outdoor Toning Circuit Workout

Warm Up -

3 minute light jog

30 seconds mountain climbers

30 seconds jumping jacks

Repeat 1x.

Workout - 

Hill Sprints - 5x

60 seconds high knees

30 Tricep Dips on Park Bench

40 Park Bench Step Ups, alternating lead leg - 20x each leg

60 seconds burpees

20 incline pushups on Park Bench

40 sets Park Bench Taps, alternating legs, fast pace (tap toe on bench reaching leg up each time)

2 minutes continuous stair climb, fast pace

Repeat Circuit 2-4x depending on fitness level and available time.

Cool Down - 

4 minute light walk/jog (include hill)

1 minute walk

Stretches (personal choice)

Enjoy! Don't forget... The She's of H&S will be brining you their workout routines over the next few weeks. Check out the facebook page and let us know which body part you want us to focus on first!