Fruit-tata
This high fiber, nutrient-dense meal in a slice appears to be just as well-liked as a dessert. Make it on a Sunday for a crowd, and Monday morning or evening leftovers (if there are any) are sure to please. If you are interested in learning more about increasing your nutrient intake, check out The Rainbow Challenge™ Program.
Ingredients
- 2 bags frozen berries, including cherries thawed
- 16 oz egg whites
- 3 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 cups oats
- 2 Fuji apples peeled
- 2 cups raw almonds finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Drain fruit well
- In a mixing bowl, whisk egg whites, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined. Fold in the oats and refrigerate
- Meanwhile, slices the apples about 1/4 inch (6mm). (Several slices should have a star shape in the middle.) Gently remove the seeds.
- Coat a sauté pan with cooking spray. Sauté the apples over low heat, flipping them a few times until golden brown and soft. Remove from the heat.
- Take the egg mixture from the refrigerator and gently fold the fruit into the mixture; combine well. Coat a large sauté pan with a cover with cooking spray. Arrange the apple slices to cover the bottom of the pan. Pour the egg-fruit-oat mixture over the apples; cover and cook on low for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the cover. (The eggs should be formed at this point, not runny.) Spread then almonds evenly on top. Cover and continue to cook for about 3 minutes, until the almonds are held in by the egg mixture. Remove from head and let it cool for a minute.
- Place a flat serving platter or baking sheet on top of the saucepan. Flip the saucepan so that the fruit-tata lands apples up on the flat surface. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
You may choose to present this dish before cutting it because it is particularly attractive with the apples on top. Also, you may want to peel off a bit of the egg if it is covering the apples or overly brown.
