Lunch: Cranberry-Orange Cordials Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Cranberry-Orange Cordials Recipe

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). One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55.

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 whole star anise
1/3 cup orange liqueur
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
6 small mint sprigs

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, cinnamon stick and star anise. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in liqueur. Set aside to cool; discard cinnamon stick and star anise.
In a small bowl, beat the yogurt, cream cheese and honey until blended. Divide among six shot or cordial glasses. Top with cooled cranberry mixture. Save any remaining sauce for another use. Garnish with mint sprigs.

Add a review for Cranberry-Orange Cordials Recipe