Lunch: Cinnamon-Raisin Granola Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey

Health and fertility benefits of Cinnamon-Raisin Granola 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

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine oats and coconut; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large shallow baking pan.
Bake at 350 ° for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Add raisins. Store in an airtight container.

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