As the weather turns cold and bitter outside, our instincts tell us to hibernate. Who can blame us? It's cold, it's probably wet and gloomy outside, and money is tight. Maybe you can't afford as much new winter running gear as you want (or need). Don't despair; there are plenty of ways to keep healthy in harsh times. Besides finding great indoor workouts, there are plenty of healthy ways to get holiday flavors without all the fat and sugar.
Lately, I've been craving cranberry and pumpkin flavors. Today I've created a Cranberry Waldorf Salad with Pumpkin Spice Granola. Sweet? Absolutely. The justice? Eating an entire cup will only set you back 200 calories and deliver a healthy dose of fiber for a full tummy. Bring this to lunch as a substitute for that old and tired prepackaged fruit salad from Starbucks or serve it with your Christmas spread...kids won't even notice it's "healthy" because it tastes so decadent.
Ingredients:
-2 large Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
-1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened, if you can find them)
-1/4 cup walnuts or almonds
-1/2 cup halved green grapes
-2/3 cup Trader Joe's Pumpkin Spice Granola (or your own granola)
-1/2 cup Splenda or other natural (sugarless) sweetener
-1 cup plain Greek-style nonfat yogurt (Fage brand is fantastic)
Prep:
Mix well in a large bowl and store in the fridge. Make serving size easier by storing in 1-cup plastic containers.
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