Following my previous post about the effect of sugar on your health, I decided it was time to experiment with some of the ultimate comfort foods that have become our sugar crutch.
It shouldn’t feel like deprivation when you are living on a sugar free diet and there are so many fantastic recipes out there to help you stay sugar free and enjoy it.
When I think of comfort food, nothing quite does it for me like apple crumble. The contrast between tart apples and sweet crumble has mouthwatering results.
This recipe is free from refined sugar, gluten and dairy! Enjoy x
- 4 eating apples, peeled and chopped into small chunks
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- A handful of sultanas and apricots (chopped into small peices)
- 4-5 tbsp water
- 100g rice flour
- 80g ground almonds
- 50g gluten free oats
- 80g coconut oil
- 70g coconut sugar* (adjust according to taste)
- Pecans (or other nut) to decorate
- Place the apples and sprinkle cinnamon, sultanas and chopped apricots in a saucepan with the water and sauté over a medium heat for a few minutes or until the apples are softened but retain some bite.
- Place the apple mixture into an ovenproof dish (I used a round 25cm dish)
- In a food processor place all the remaining ingredients except the pecans and blitz until it resembles a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apple base.
- Cook for 40 - 45 minutes, placing the pecans on the crumble 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Serve with natural yoghurt.
* The sugar alternative used in this post is coconut sugar. I chose this alternative as it has a lower GI than cane sugar and also retains some vital amino acids and minerals. I have balanced it with protein (almonds) and a source of essential fats (coconut oil) as well as slower release energy from the oats.
It doesn’t however make it a miracle product – as explained in my article on sugar there is no magical alternative and all sweet alternatives should be consumed as a treat and not an every day food!
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