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.
Frozen Raspberry Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Bites
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 cup raspberries, washed and dried
1⁄4 cup almond butter
1⁄4 cup 60% dark chocolate
Instructions
Step 1
Add almond butter to a small zip plastic bag. Cut off a small corner and fill raspberries.
Step 2
Add the chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring each time
Step 3
When chocolate is thoroughly melted, dip the raspberries in the chocolate and place on parchment paper until chocolate has hardened. Then add the bites to a storage container and freeze until solid, about 3-4 hours.
