Lunch: Streusel Cranberry Oat Muffins Recipe

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Cranberries, Honey, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Streusel Cranberry Oat Muffins 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). Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) plain yogurt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, yogurt, oil, honey and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and nuts if desired.
Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. For streusel, in a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over tops. Bake at 375 ° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. Serve warm.

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