Crockpot Cinnamon Vanilla Applesauce

Want to usher in the fall season with the yummy scent of baking apples with cinnamon and vanilla?  If so, we have the right recipe for you!

Clean Crock Pot Cinnamon Vanilla Applesauce

Ingredients:

• 8 medium-size Granny Smith apples, peeled (7 large Granny Smith apples can be substituted)
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 c water
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 2 tbsp maple sugar flakes (or sweetener of your choice)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (avoid HFCS)

Directions:

1. Peel apples and cut into quarters, careful to core apples as well (seeds are bad!). Place in bottom of crock pot slow cooker.

2. Add lemon juice, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple sugar flakes and pure vanilla extract.

3. Stir briefly - just enough to mix ingredients.

4. Cook on low for 2 hours and then raise temperature to high for 1.5 hours.

5. Stir, slightly mashing any apple chunks, serve and enjoy!

Here is another variation of this recipe.

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Crock Pot Black Bean and Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Our lives are busy. We barely have time for each other and all of the tasks that annoyingly cloud our to-do lists. Some of us even make a list to make lists! Why not take a little bit of time to slow cook a pot of crock pot black bean and sweet potato chili. Chances are, it will be ready when you are!

Clean Eat Recipe: Crock Pot Black Bean and Sweet Potato Turkey Chili

Ingredients:

• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes with juice
• 1 15 oz can black beans
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lb turkey breast, ground
• 1 bay leaf
• 3/4 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/8 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp coarse grind pepper
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1.5 cup water

Directions:

1. Put vegetables and beans in the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Layer ground turkey breast, spices, seasoning and water.
3. Place lid on crock pot and cook on low for eight hours. (He & She Tip: If you are pressed for time, 1 hr on high equals 2 hours on low.)
4. Carefully remove lid and stir chili. Adjust seasonings to taste.
5. Replace lid, cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on low. Serve.