Lunch: Blueberry Crisp

For the ultimate summer dessert, bake our light yet delectable blueberry crisp, which contains oats and a touch of cinnamon.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Lemon

Health and fertility benefits of Blueberry Crisp

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.

Ingredients

1/3 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
3 pt. blueberries
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3/4 c. old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. butter or margarine

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 º F. In large bowl, stir granulated sugar and
cornstarch until blended. Add blueberries and lemon juice; toss to coat. Pour blueberry mixture into shallow 2 1/2-quart glass or ceramic baking dish; spread evenly.
In same bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. With fingertips, work in butter until coarse crumbs form. Press crumb mixture together and sprinkle on top of blueberry mixture.
Bake crisp 35 to 40 minutes or until top is browned and fruit is bubbling at edge. Cool on wire rack 1 hour to serve warm, or cool completely to serve later.

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