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Apple Crisp
What's as American as apple pie? Well, the obesity rate for starters.
Apples are certainly healthy, and apple pie flavorings like cinnamon are also healthy. In fact, some studies have shown that cinnamon may help stabilize blood sugar levels and even lower blood cholesterol.
However, once you mix it all up in a shortening-laden crust with a cup or two of sugar, most of the health benefits go right out the window.
Try this easy-to-make recipe for an apple crisp, and you'll get apple pie flavor without getting fat. For extra fiber, don't peel the apples.
You can also experiment with other favorite fruits, like peaches or blueberries, instead of or in addition to the apples.
- 4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup (option: Agave Nectar)
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp. flour, whole wheat (or soy flour)
- 2 Tbsp. butter, organic, from grass-fed dairy cow
4 cups apples, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp. maple syrup (option: Agave Nectar)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. flour, whole wheat (or soy flour)
2 Tbsp. butter, organic, from grass-fed dairy cow
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium baking dish, combine apples, maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon. In a separate mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Top mixture in baking dish with mixture from bowl.
Bake for about 30 minutes or until apples are soft. Serves 4.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
