Ingredients:
- 4 apples, cored
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place apples in a baking dish.
- Stuff each apple with raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender.
Apples: This key ingredient is a heart-healthy fruit that can help stabilize your blood sugar, lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure, ease inflammation and more. Cinnamon: This kitchen spice staple is anti-inflammatory, may also help reduce blood sugar and can help lower cholesterol.
Fibre and our gut bugs
Stewed apples are rich in soluble fibre, a type of prebiotic, which helps the beneficial bacteria in our guts thrive and these bacteria have a significant impact on our overall health.