Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Baked Peaches
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 peach, halved, core removed
11⁄2 Tbsp butter, melted
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
Optional: vanilla bean ice cream
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon and chopped pecans.
Step 3
On a lined baking sheet, place halved peaches and add the pecan mixture on top.
Step 4
Bake for 25 minutes or until fork tender.
Step 5
Serve with vanilla bean ice cream or Greek yogurt if desired.
