Mulled Apple Smoothie

1. ​Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Cut the apples in half and scoop out the core with a spoon. Place halved apples in a baking pan cut side up.
3. Sprinkle with ground spices, bay leaf, sliced ginger and the zest and juice of 1 clementine. Bake for about 35 minutes or until soft.
4. Place the apples with all the juice left in the pan into a blender with ice, almond milk and hemp hearts (optional). Blend until smooth and serve.

• ​Do you have a sweet tooth? Most of the sugar we eat should come from sugars naturally found in nutritious foods like whole fruits. Added sugars in processed foods and drinks are empty calories and can add up fast, increasing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
• Hemp hearts contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids which help lower inflammation. They are also high in fibre and a source of protein. One serving of this smoothie provides about as much protein as 1 egg. Protein is the most satisfying nutrient, helping you feel full for longer. Digesting protein also burns more calories than digesting fat or carbohydrates does.
• Hemp seeds are high in magnesium, a mineral that helps control blood sugar and blood pressure and is needed for healthy bones.

Recipe provided by: Geremy Capone, Wellness Chef
Cancer Rehabilitation and Survivorship Program
ELLICSR: Health, Wellness & Cancer Survivorship Centre. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
www.ELLICSRkitchen.ca