Natural Grocers® Organic Month Recipes

APPLES FUN FACT #1

They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away! These remarkable fruits are packed with essential nutrients, including dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Snacking on apples not only satisfies your taste buds, but also supports overall health and well-being.

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INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease a 13x9-inch pan with oil or butter. 2. Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the prepared pan. 3. In a medium bowl, toss the apple mixture ingredients until well combined. Spread evenly over the cake batter. 4. Wipe out the bowl and add the topping ingredients. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples and cake batter. 5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and/or cinnamon just before serving if you’d like and for an extra-special treat, top with a scoop of organic ice cream. INGREDIENTS For the cake: 1 box Natural Grocers ® Brand Gluten Free Vanilla Cake Mix 10 tablespoons Natural Grocers Brand Organic Plant Based Buttery Sticks or organic butter, softened 2 tablespoons oil, (any type) 1 cup organic milk, (or dairy-free alternative) 3 large Natural Grocers Brand Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs 2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract For the apple mixture: 2 large organic apples (Gala, Granny Smith, Pink Lady), core removed and flesh chopped into ½-inch pieces 1 teaspoon Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Ground Cinnamon 1 tablespoon organic lemon juice For the topping: ¾ cup gluten-free all purpose flour or Natural Grocers Bulk Almond Flour ¼ cup Natural Grocers Brand Bulk Organic Coconut Sugar 1 stick Natural Grocers Brand Organic Plant Based Buttery Sticks or organic butter, cut into small pieces Optional toppings: organic powdered sugar, organic cinnamon

Gluten Free Apple Pie Cake

Perfect for apple season, this gluten-free sheet cake spiked with cinnamon apple goodness and topped with a crispy crumble is the best of both worlds—pie and cake!

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