Looking back at 2021, one thing remained constant: the desire to eat healthy. For many, spending more time in the kitchen brought a sense of normalcy and joy. During that year, our community voted on their absolute favorite dishes, creating a collection of ‘Comfort Classics’ that stand the test of time.
These top eight recipes prove that healthy eating doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor. Whether you are looking for a weekend baking project or a quick weeknight dinner, these are the recipes our fans return to again and again.
Apple Brined BBQ Chicken
It doesn’t have to be Thanksgiving or turkey to enjoy a delicious brined bird. Immersed with deep flavor and oh so tender, this is a brine to keep in the books!
APPLESAUCE Doughnuts
North Coast APPLESAUCE baked right into these delicious, healthier-for-you breakfast treats will make you the rock star of the kitchen! Explore different flavor profiles with any of our APPLESAUCE varieties. APPLESAUCE with cinnamon is our top pick!
Apple Juice Granola
A healthy granola naturally sweetened with North Coast Apple Juice and maple syrup. It’s a customizable, low sugar granola that’s subtly sweet. This one is great for breakfast, dessert, or in-between snacks and so good in a parfait.
APPLESAUCE Scones
Flaky scones are usually all about butter, but not these. Adding North Coast APPLESAUCE not only cuts down on the fat, but also adds a pure and delicious apple flavor. And don’t be intimidated, fresh homemade scones are so easy to make any day of the week! It’s no wonder these have been on the favorite list for so many consecutive years!
Apple Brie Burger
We all know that adding APPLESAUCE to baked good recipes will make cakes and muffins super moist, but did you know that adding it to your favorite burger recipe will give you the same benefit? It’s true. This was the juiciest burger we’ve ever had in our kitchen, and certainly called for multiple napkins. Exceptionally easy to make and oh so good!
Chocolate Banana Cake
Chocolatey goodness with bananas and APPLESAUCE too? Yep, it’s true! Who would have thought that adding two fruits to this recipe would have such an amazing turnout? Let’s just consider this a health cake, shall we? ????
Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
This easy, flavorful four-ingredient pulled chicken recipe is great for busy weeknights. Make it low and slow in the slow cooker or fast and furious in the Instant Pot, whichever suits your schedule. It’s no wonder this is a fav! Serve on brioche buns with coleslaw and pickles.
Apple Cinnamon Bagels
2020 brought millions of sourdough starters and bagel recipes to kitchens nationwide and it’s continued in 2021. Most people don’t know this, but making homemade bagels is one of the easiest things to do in the kitchen. It may take a few hours from start to finish but most of this time is just allowing the dough to rest and rise. So, while this is being done, feel free to go and do the same. Warm and chewy yumminess awaits.
Where to purchase North Coast Organic apple products
If you’d like to find out where to purchase North Coast Organic products, we invite you to check out where they are sold at markets and grocery stores near you.
North Coast Organic apple products are made in Sebastopol, CA from U.S. grown certified organic apples. They contain no added sugars, preservatives, colorings or flavorings.