Eating Local
Humans are naturally drawn to fruits and vegetables that are local and in season because these foods are nutrient dense and full of flavour. Have you ever eaten a tomato fresh off the vine? GAME CHANGER PEOPLE! Local food has takes a shorter trip to get on your plate, which means it was harvested at the right time and saved on the ol’ CO2 omissions. Whether fresh or frozen, eating local produce is better for the environment and better for you.
Cranberries For Your Health
Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving; these bright and tart little berries are super good for you and are grown right here in Canada. They come from the berry family so you can be sure they are high in vitamins and antioxidants, but what makes cranberries extra special is they are actually low in sugar. For this recipe I used organic frozen cranberries from Patience Fruit & Co. Cranberries are also a healthy snack and have some wonderful health benefits:
UTI (urinary tract infection) prevention and treatment Support post-menopausal health Improve heart health Supporting digestion
Spring Dessert
This Cranberry Apple Crisp is super simple to make, you can check out my Instagram highlights to see how I made it step by step. I finished my crumble with some ice cream and mint because I will take any excuse to have ice cream. As we get further into Spring you could try mixing in different fresh fruit like cherries or other mixed berries. Since the cranberries come frozen you can save them and add into the crumble with whatever fruit you have on hand. This fresh Spring dessert is perfect for family gatherings or dinner for two at home on a weeknight. For more delicious recipes inspired by the Spring weather, make sure to check out my:
Vegan Cashew Chocolate Mousse Cake One Bowl White + Dark Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
Check out the recipe below and don’t forget to let me know what you think over at @foodbymaria and below in the comments! Tag #foodbymaria and #fearnotfoodisyourfriend so I can see all your beautiful recreations. Also, be sure to save to your Pinterest board for safe keeping;)
Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by Patience Fruit & Co.
