apples

Apple Oatmeal Crumble

Oat groats are the whole oat kernel when it comes off the plant. Eating grains in their whole intact form is the most nutritious way to eat them.  And oats, in particular, are one of the best foods for restoring a healthy gut. (This is a great interview with Dr. Richard Matthews about this.)  And Dr. Tom O’Bryan, who specializes in gut health, says that the pectin in cooked apple skins is more biovailable then raw and is really good to heal the gut. (Video interview with Dr. Tom O’Bryan)  He recommends eating a tablespoon of cooked apple 3 times a day. I figure I’ll get it done in one shot with breakfast. It’s a great way to sweeten up the oats.  Feel free to add a tablespoon or two of chopped nuts or sprinkle on some flax meal.

Watch my video on how to make this here.

 

 

1/3 cup oat groats that have been soaked over night (Sprout them another day and they are even better!)

1 cup water

1 large apple chopped

1/2 cup cranberries (optional)

1 1/2 t cinnamon

1/4 t cardmom

2 T rolled oats (optional for creaminess) 

1 t honey (optional)

 

Soak oat groats over night for quicker cooking.  In the morning, rinse the groats and place them in a sauce pan, add a cup of water, cover, turn on burner to high and bring to a boil.  When it comes to a boil, lower heat to simmer, add cranberries and apple. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in  spices and rolled oats if using and let it set for 15 or 20 minutes.  Add a little honey for sweetness.

Cranberry Relish Salad

From Whole Food American Favorites

This recipe was inspired by my love for cranberry sauce without all the sugar! If you prefer less sweet, use a more tart apple and/or less dates.  Cut down on the walnuts if you need to cut back on the fat.

1 medium Fuji apple

1 cup raw cranberries

8 small pitted dates

1/4 cup walnuts

Chop all ingredients in a food processor to a relish consistency.

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