Fresh apple cider contains nutrients such as potassium, iron and vitamin C. Be sure to look for one with a short list of ingredients that doesn’t contain extra additives like caramel coloring. In addition to drinking the classic fall beverage, you can use it to flavor sweet and savory dishes. From one-pot pulled pork to fluffy pancakes, here are seven ways to cook with apple cider.
1. CIDER-BRAISED CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 341; Total Fat: 20.3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 185mg; Sodium: 438mg; Carbohydrate: 11.8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3.9g; Protein: 40g
2. CHAI SLOW-COOKER PULLED PORK | THE ROASTED ROOT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 475; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 377mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 58g
3. CARAMELIZED APPLE CIDER HOT FRUIT BAKE | COTTER CRUNCH
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 230; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 142mg; Carbohydrate: 29g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 24g; Protein: 0g
4. FLUFFY APPLE CIDER PANCAKES | HUMMUSAPIEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 320; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat; 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 138mg; Sodium: 765mg; Carbohydrate: 53g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Protein: 9g
5. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CHICKEN | EATING BIRD FOOD
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 223; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1.4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4.8g; Cholesterol: 82.5mg; Sodium: 945mg; Carbohydrate: 0g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 40g
6. POMEGRANATE APPLE SPRITZER | HEALTHY NIBBLES AND BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 150; Total Fat 0.2g; Saturated Fat: 0.1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 7.7mg; Carbohydrate: 13.2g; Dietary Fiber: 0.2g; Sugar: 11.3g; Protein 0.2g
7. SWEET APPLE & MUSTARD CHICKEN | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 286; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 105mg; Sodium: 477mg; Carbohydrate: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 38g