Here at the AOK kitchen, we are all about simplifying things so you can still enjoy delicious foods, feel great and never deprive yourself.
I must admit, I have always had a sweet tooth and I used to always subconsciously save room for desserts after dinner. Now, I’m more of a weekend dessert kind of girl, but I still enjoy having something sweet here and there.
One thing that I teach my clients is how to enjoy desserts – without creating a sugar crash and the increased cravings that follow.
By choosing lower glycemic fruits (like apples, pears, and berries), adding a little healthy fat (like coconut oil) and using natural sweeteners that are also low glycemic, you can have your cake, without feeling like you need to eat the WHOLE cake.
You feel more satisfied and in control, which means you can make healthy living more sustainable and enjoyable.
Adding ingredients like cinnamon, will further help your body cope with sugar and help balance your blood sugar. And as you know, keeping your blood sugar stable will help to balance your hormones, your mood, your weight, and also help you sleep better.
Try the recipe below, and don’t forget to share!
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 5 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 2 apples chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup mixed unsalted raw nuts chopped. You can use any combination of walnuts, almonds, or brazil nuts
- 1/4 cup unsulfured shredded coconut
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp coconut syrup
Ingredients
Apples with cinnamon
Toppings
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- Place chopped apples into a small saucepan with 2 tbsp water. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. After about 5 minutes the apples will become slightly soft, and water will be absorbed.
- Add 1 tbsp coconut oil. Stir apples and oil together.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring every minute or so.
- Add cinnamon, salt, and vanilla. Stir well.
- Cook for another few minutes, stirring until the apples reach your desired softness!
- Place apples into serving dishes and top with coconut yogurt. Add chopped nuts, shredded coconut flakes, and coconut syrup.
- Serve and enjoy!
Tip: Keeping the peel on increases the fiber, which is great for stabilizing your blood sugar.
I used the Silk brand coconut yogurt in the recipe, but you can make your own very easily, here is the recipe!