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.
No-bake Pumpkin Bites
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 cup 100% pumpkin puree
1⁄4 cup peanut butter (no xylitol)
1⁄4 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
21⁄2 cups old-fashioned oats plus 1/4 cup for rolling
Instructions
Step 1
In a blender, add pumpkin, peanut butter and Greek yogurt and blend until smooth. Alternatively, use a mixer. Move to a bowl.
Step 2
Add in 2 ½ cups oats and incorporate well.
Step 3
Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, form into ~1-inch balls. Roll in ½ cup of oats to coat.
Step 4
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
