As the holiday season rolls around each year, we know how hard it can be to balance out all of the delicious drinks, dishes, treats and meals that make the season such a special time. Which is why we are hosting the “Healthier Holiday Eating Challenge” now.
Through December 26, we’re asking everyone including our own staff members, to share pictures of the healthy snacks and recipes they’ve made using apples and pears for a chance to win a FitBit Blaze, NutriNinja and of course fresh apples, as a way to encourage all of us to make better choices when we have the option.
And while we’re not asking anyone to replace Grandma’s famous sugar cookies or skip their all-time favorite gingerbread latte, here’s a list of some of our favorite apple and pear snack recipes that can help you #EatWholesome and #BeWholesome throughout the season:
These apple “sandwiches” with honey, peanut butter, raisins and toasted oats are the perfect snack option when you’re looking to satisfy a sweet tooth but want to keep it healthier and filling.
Pears, honey and pecans – it really doesn’t get any simpler or more delicious than that.
Enjoy a little crunch with your snacks? Try topping an apple slice with some cream cheese, pistachio nuts and a quick drizzle of honey, as recommended by Delightful E Made.
Don’t get us wrong, every now and then we love indulging in a freshly made donut. But these “donut-shaped” snacks made with fresh apple slices and fancy drizzle are just as fun and allow us to still #EatWholesome.
Whether it’s to indulge your inner foodie, or for your upcoming holiday party, these prosciutto wrapped pear slices from Recipe Runner are sweet, salty, but more importantly, wholesome.
These apple muffins from Cookie and Kate are simple, easy to make, and are great for having on hand for busy mornings or late afternoon snacks.
A bowl of this apple cinnamon deliciousness topped with cottage cheese from Apple of My Eye is the perfect answer for a warm and wholesome treat after a long morning of shoveling snow.
With their satisfying crunch and sweet taste, homemade pear chips just might become your new favorite snack!
A pan of these Apple Peanut Butter Snack Bars from Fueling a Fit Fam are easy to assemble, loved by both kids and adults, and make enough servings to last a week!
Following a paleo or gluten-free diet and looking for a sweet snack option? These fried apples (which might we add would taste great with our organic honeycrisp apples) are cooked in coconut oil and topped with a little cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.
Add some extra protein to your #EatWholesome snacks by topping a fresh apple slice with some homemade tuna salad.
If you end up making one of these snacks, or decide to enjoy one of your own, be sure to snap a quick picture of it and share it with us for a chance to win our challenge! All you have to do is just tag us in the picture on either Facebook or Instagram, and use the hashtags #EatWholesome and #BeWholesome – easy as that! And keep it simple; if you enjoy a fresh whole apple or pear as a snack, we want to see that too! For more details on our challenge, just head to http://rainierhealthychallenge.pgtb.me/Lj5H0m.
We hope these recipes can help make healthy snacking easier and less-stressful this holiday season. And if you’re looking for even more recipe ideas and inspiration, just head to our #EatWholesome Snacks Pinterest Board: https://www.pinterest.com/rainierfruit/eatwholesome-snacks/