Hormone-Supporting PCOS Apple Crisp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
250
Calories
5g
Protein
35g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Grocery list: Apples, Rolled oats, Almond flour, Coconut sugar, Cinnamon, Coconut oil, Salt. This recipe uses low GI ingredients like apples and oats to help regulate blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples, peeled and sliced (US: 3 cups, Metric: 720 grams)
- 1 cup of rolled oats (US: 1 cup, Metric: 90 grams)
- 1/4 cup of almond flour (US: 1/4 cup, Metric: 28 grams)
- 1/4 cup of coconut sugar (US: 1/4 cup, Metric: 50 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (US: 1/2 teaspoon, Metric: 1.3 grams)
- 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil (US: 1/4 cup, Metric: 60 ml), Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the sliced apples with the cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, and salt.
- Pour the melted coconut oil into the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
- In a baking dish, layer the apples at the bottom.
- Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apples.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let it cool before serving.
This hormone-supporting apple crisp is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for those with PCOS. Apples are a great source of fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. Oats are a low GI food that can also help manage insulin levels. Almond flour provides a good source of protein and healthy fats. This recipe is easy to make and can be personalized to your taste. Enjoy this comforting dessert while taking control of your PCOS.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples, Cinnamon.
Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full) 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 ga...
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