Warm Apples with Cinnamon and Collagen

These warm apples with cinnamon and collagen are a cozy treat, perfect for enjoying the flavors of fall! Made with fresh apples sautéed in butter and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, this is a quick, satisfying treat that isn’t overly sweet. A scoop of collagen peptides melts right into the cinnamon-spiced sauce and delivers support for healthy hair, skin and joints.^† Enjoy Warm Apples with Cinnamon and Collagen topped with a dollop of yogurt or whipped cream, or serve them as a breakfast topping over oatmeal, layered in a yogurt parfait, or spooned onto pancakes.

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

• 3 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
• ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 scoop Garden of Life Unflavored Collagen Peptides

1. Peel the apples, if desired. Cut them into slices, about ¼-inch thick, or chop into 1-inch cubes. Slicing is a good choice if you’re serving the apples on their own, while chopping is better if you’re planning to use the apples as a topping for ice cream, oatmeal, or yogurt.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat.
3. Add the apples to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the butter. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle the apples with the cinnamon. Add the water to the skillet, cover, and cook until the apples are tender but not mushy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Uncover the skillet and pour in the maple syrup. Stir to coat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat. Add the vanilla extract and sprinkle the collagen into an even layer over the apples. (Don’t dump the collagen in, otherwise the heat can make it clump.)
7. Stir until the collagen powder is no longer visible. Serve the apples warm or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge. 

Per serving:

Calories: 141

Total Fat: 3 grams

Saturated Fat: 2 grams

Cholesterol: 8 milligrams

Sodium: 25 milligrams

Total Carbohydrate: 25 grams

Fiber: 3 grams

Sugar: 21 grams

Added Sugar: 6.5 grams

Protein: 5 grams