Dessert: Apple Oatmeal Crumble

A delicious warm dessert that you can also enjoy as a sweet breakfast.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 60 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon, Apples

Health benefits of Apple Oatmeal Crumble

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

2 tsps cinnamon
0.12 tsp salt
1 packet instant oatmeal
2 large apples
1 fl oz lemon juice
1 oz unsweetened applesauce
1 oz pecans
1/4 cup water
1 oz brown sugar

Instructions

1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).

2. Peel and halve apples, then core (preferably with a melon-ball cutter). Cut apples into thin slices and toss with lemon juice and 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl.

3. Place apples in baking dish, overlapping slices, and sprinkle with water.

4. Bake until apples are crisp-tender, about 15-20 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, stir together oats, remaining cinnamon, salt, and remaining tablespoon brown sugar in a bowl until combined.

6. Mix applesauce into oat mixture for topping until evenly distributed.

7. Sprinkle topping over apples and bake until topping is golden, 20-25 minutes more. Transfer dishes to a rack to cool at least 10 minutes.

8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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