Athlete’s Cinnamon Applesauce

Easy to digest and quick to eat, this snack is the perfect
choice before a quick speed session at the track or a
workout at the pool. Nell likes to pair applesauce with hard-
boiled eggs before her training sessions. SERVES 4

2 cinnamon sticks

4 large Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored, and

chopped

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Fill a 4-quart stockpot with 1 inch of water and insert a
steamer basket. Place cinnamon sticks in basket and bring
water to a boil. Add apples and cook for twenty minutes,
until soft. Cool for five minutes and place in a food
processor. Puree until smooth. Stir in vanilla and chill for
thirty minutes before serving.