Apple Pecan Muffins

Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 cups bran cereal
1 1/2 cups Butter Pecan flavored supplement*
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup peeled and chopped apples
1/2 cup apple sauce, unsweetened
1 egg


Directions
Makes 15 muffins. Preheat oven to 400°F.
 1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and 
 cinnamon. Make a well in the centre. 
 2. In another bowl, stir together bran cereal, Ensure, and sugar.
 3. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in chopped apples, apple sauce, and egg. 
 4. Add to flour mixture. Stir until moistened.
 5. Spray muffin pans with cooking spray or line with paper baking 
 cups. Fill 2/3 full.
 6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

(*Ensure® or Boost®)

Hardy Sweet Potato Apple Soup

This hardy holiday recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. 

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 1 small parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
• 4.5 cups vegetable stock or low-sodium broth
• 2  (8 oz) Vanilla *Supplement
• 1 dash(es) apple cider
• Finely diced Granny Smith apple and minced parsley,  for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes with the parsnip, garlic, and olive oil. Bake for 45 minutes, or until tender.
2. In a blender, puree half of the vegetables with 3 cups of the stock; transfer to a large saucepan. Repeat with the remaining vegetables and stock. Add the *Supplement and apple cider  heat through. Serve with the diced apple and minced parsley.

*Ensure® or Boost® 

High Calorie Shakes

Think shakes usually have high calories? Take a look at these super-calorie-packed shakes. Throw these ingredients into a blender for a delicious snack or addition to any meal. Multiple flavors offer variety and versatility. 

Chocolate-peanut butter Shake [Calorie total: 1070]

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3 Tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 Tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 1/2 cup chocolate ice cream

Strawberry Crush [Calorie total: 640]

2 cups frozen strawberries
1/2 cup crushed pineapples
1/2 cup water
1/2 medium banana
3 Tablespoon honey
1/4 cup lemon juice

Peaches and Cream [Calorie total: 630]

1 cup whole milk
1 cup canned peaches
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Pie A-la-mode [Calorie total: 525]

1 cup apple pie filling
1/2 cup milk
1 cup vanilla ice cream
dash of cinnamon






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