Fresh Apple Fruit Salad

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is more economical.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is a cost-effective alternative.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: pumpkin pie spice

Nutmeg offers a different flavor profile, while pumpkin pie spice is often less expensive.

Start by discussing the current situation and personal updates.

Introduce the recipe for apple fruit salad, mentioning it's apple season.

Use 2 apples, specifically pink lady apples, and cut off any bad spots.

Cut the apples into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are easy to eat with a spoon.

Prepare other fruits: cut strawberries, nectarines, and add canned pineapple and grapes.

In a bowl, combine all the cut fruits together.

For the dressing, soften 3 oz of cream cheese in the microwave.

Add 2 tablespoons of stevia to the cream cheese, mixing until smooth.

Taste the mixture to check sweetness, adjusting as necessary.

Add a half cup of pepper jack cheese to the fruit salad for added flavor.

Optionally, add nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds based on preference.

Mix everything together gently to combine the fruits and dressing.

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