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.
Apple Crumble For Two

Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 honeycrisp apple, diced
2 tsp. maple syrup or honey
1⁄2 tsp. cinnamon
4 Tbsp. oats
4 Tbsp. preferred flour
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. butter, melted
1⁄2 tsp. cinnamon
1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2
In a bowl, add apples, maple syrup, water and cinnamon. Mix and add to an oven-safe ramekin. Use a spoon to pack down the mixture.
Step 3
In the same bowl used for the apple mixture, add all the crumble ingredients mix until well combined. Add the crumble on top of the apples.
Step 4
Bake for 25 minutes until golden and apples are easily pierced with a fork.