Apple and Pear Pita Pockets

Apple and Pear Pita Pockets

November 9, 2016
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Course
Serves 1 pita pocket

This is easy to make for busy mornings and has a good amount of fiber.  Eating a high fiber diet helps when you have diverticulosis.


Ingredients

  • 1/2
    small apple, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1/2
    small pear, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1/4 Cup
    cottage cheese
  • 1
    whole wheat pita bread

Instructions

  1. Combine the apple, pear, and cottage cheese in a bowl.

  2. Slice the pita bread to make a pocket. Fill the pocket with the fruit mixture.

  3. Sprinkle some cinnamon or drizzle a little honey or agave syrup for added sweetness.

Nutrition:

Nutrition Facts

1 serving per container

Serving size 1 pita pocket (277g)

Amount per serving

Calories 310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g5%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 540mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 60g22%
Dietary Fiber 9g32%
Total Sugars 19g
Includes 0g Added Sugars0%
Protein 13g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 90mg7%
Iron 2mg10%
Potassium 370mg8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Reviews

  1. Nigel Bridge

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    Very nice..will defo be having these on a regular basis..👌👌👌

  2. Edwina

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    Sounds great.. will try

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