snack: Sautéed Cinnamon Apples

Fast, nutritious and smells like apple pie?what?s not to like? Make this sliced fruit glazed with cinnamon, vanilla and honey for your next quick dessert. For even more flavor, top with toasted chopped walnuts.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Honey, Apples

Health and fertility benefits of Sautéed Cinnamon Apples

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. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

Ingredients

1 Tbsp trans-fat-free margarine
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 Tbsp water 
1 Tbsp honey (optional)

Instructions

Heat margarine in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add apples and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Dietitian Tip: Fruit is a great choice for dessert. Just make sure to work the carbohydrate into your meal plan. For no added sugar, omit the optional honey.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free. 
Choices/Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat

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