Cinnamon Apples Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Cinnamon Apples Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Nice and versatile, these sweet apples are delicious served over ice cream or pound cake but also taste great alone.

Ingredients

6 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into eighths
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (we tested with Craisins)
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

Combine apples and lemon juice in a 4-quart slow cooker; toss well to coat. Add brown sugar and next 5 ingredients, combining well.
Cover and cook on LOW 3 hours.
Stir together water and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir into apples.
Cover and cook on LOW 3 more hours or until apples are tender.
Prep: 16 minutes, Cook: 6 hours
Slow-Cooker Size: 4-quart

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon, Cranberries, Apples, Nuts, Walnuts.

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 ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamon Apples Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cinnamon Apples Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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