Slow Cooker Pumpkin Applesauce
This Slow-Cooker Pumpkin Applesauce not only makes for the most delicious breakfast or snack when served with yogurt but it will also fill your home with a beautiful, flavors of Fall aroma. It’s made with collagen peptides which adds a nice boost of nutrition and quality protein that nourishes the body with anti-aging benefits.
- PREP TIME:15 MINS
- COOK TIME:4 HOURS
- TOTAL TIME:4 HOURS 15 MINS
- YIELD:8 SERVINGS
- CATEGORY:SNACK
INGREDIENTS
- 8 medium apples (any kind – except for green apples which are too tart)
- 1 (15 oz.) can pumpkin puree
- 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (Omit for Whole30)
- 1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract (Omit for Whole30)
- 1 ½ tsp.ground cinnamon (Recommend Pure Indian Foods Cinnamon)
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp. ground ginger
- ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
- ½ cup water
- 5 scoops Vital Protein Collagen Peptides
- Optional toppings: chopped walnuts, pecans, coconut flakes, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Peel and cube apples, place in slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients to slow cooker.
- Turn slow cooker to low and cook for 4-6 hours or until apples are cooked through and can easily be mashed.
- For chunkier applesauce, mash with large spoon or potato masher. For a smoother applesauce, transfer to a food processor (blender works too) and process until desired consistency.
- Enjoy plain or mix into your favorite yogurt.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 10 days or freeze.
NOTES
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