~ Today 14 November 2024 is World Diabetes Day ~
Did you know that "millions of people with diabetes face daily challenges managing their condition at home, work, and school. They must be resilient, organised, and responsible, impacting both their physical and mental well-being. Diabetes care often focuses only on blood sugar, leaving many overwhelmed. This World Diabetes Day, 14 November, let’s put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and start the change for a better diabetes life."
Autumn is definitely the right season for delicious apple crumble, and I can remember my dear Mum making a wonderful variety of crumbles using fruits appropriate to the season. She made it 'the traditional' way with flour, sugar etc. which if you have a look around the many recipes available on the 'net' you will see the carbohydrate content could be anything from 46g plus per serving! Now, if you are diabetic this would have your blood sugars rising, (best avoided!) and if like me you choose to eat the LCHF way and restrict your carb intake a 'traditional' crumble is best avoided!
However, fear not, Apple Crumble - which really is a symbol of great family meals and togetherness - has a lower carb version! Yes fellow low carb blogger Julia McPhee has a 'low carb' version of this family favourite and she says ' No McPhee family gathering is complete (without her version) of Apple Crumble'.
Ingredients
Serves 8
6 (Granny smith) apples, peeled and sliced
50g Butter
1 cup Almond meal
1 tbsp. Natvia (sweetener)
Optional
½ cup chopped nuts or Crunchy Grain Free Granola
Instructions
1. Boil apples until soft in a small amount of water. Place in a baking dish.
2. Place softened butter, almond meal, Natvia, and nuts in bowl and mix together (real crumble requires mixing by hand), until well combined but still crumbly.
3. Spread over cooked apples and bake at 180 for 30 minutes or until crumble is golden brown.
4. Serve warmed with fresh cream or yoghurt.
Note that nutritional information is calculated for 1 serve of crumble and does not include cream or yoghurt. Each serving: Fat 27.3g Carbohydrates 14.9g Protein 7.1g
Recipe suggestion from Julia McPhee's blog here
If you need help with measurement and conversion please see here
Just look at the difference in carb count:-
14.9g per serving in the low carb version
46g per serving in the 'traditional' version
You will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, but please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.
If you would like to read more about eating lower carb foods, and the LCHF lifestyle, why not see the posts 'Introduction to low-carb for beginners' here and 'What is LCHF' here
Please be aware that articles / studies within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.
All the best Jan
31 comments:
Looks delicious! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
...I need to try this!!!
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
That sounds delicious....
I like using splenda for baking as a sugar subsitute also Keto Swerve brown and powdered sweeteners work great too-lots of choices these days
This looks like a delicious alternative to regular apple crumble.
That is an impressive difference in the carb loading.
I wonder if the almonds bring a nutty flavour? I find a pastry cutter very useful for crumble making.
Bon Appetite! Debbie
Looks delicious, Jan.
Love apple crumble at the best of times and not so sweet, great recipe x
Apple crumble is lovely at any time of the year but seems more appropriate in the autumn - seasonal eating, of course.
nice
Thanks for the recipe. Rick's mom is coming at Thanksgiving and this will be especially nice for her.
The apple crumble sounds and looks delicious.
I love any apple dessert! I'll try this one. My best friend has diabetes and she is really suffering. Thanks for the helpful info here on your blog! Hugs, Diane
This sounds good. Cannot go wrong with almonds. Something about these apple crumble style dishes I always add cinnamon :-D
That apple crumble looks and sounds yummy. I'm dealing with my dog's diabetes, which has left her blind. But she is responding really well to her insulin shots. Thanks for letting us know about World Diabetes Day. Hope you are having a nice one.
Looks yummy Jan...
I would eat that.
Oh I love apple crisp.
I didn't hear anything on the news about diabetes day. Type 1 diabetes seems to be the forgotten illness. Many think it is just about injecting insulin and then you will be OK. My daughter struggles daily with the numerous decisions that have to be made about food and amount of insulin to inject. Pain, discomfort, nausea, bloating, forgetfulness all competing with her trying to bring up two young children as well as working. No health clinic looks at the whole person and how they are coping mentally. I know if it wasn't for the children my daughter would choose not to be here.
The apple crumble looks and sounds delicious!
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend!
I love a crumble.
This looks exactly the kind of breakfast I enjoy. Thank Jan and all the best.
Jan, preparing apple crumple without using sugar is quite a find! I'll try your recipe
REPLY TO
Rustic Pumpkin who asked ...
I wonder if the almonds bring a nutty flavour?
Answer:
Yes, they do bring a slight nutty flavour which goes so well with the Just Nuts grain Free Granola I linked to in this post. Isn't a 'crumble' a tasty Autumn/Winter dessert!
All the best Jan
REPLY TO
Fun60 who as part of her comment said ...
My daughter struggles daily with the numerous decisions that have to be made about food and amount of insulin to inject.
Answer:
I am so sorry to read about your daughters struggles.
It is not easy being diabetic and as you say it is not only the physical aspect it is the mental one too. I do not know if your daughters medical/health care team can offer more support. I do think it helps to talk with other diabetics who experience difficulties and there may be a group near to her ... perhaps worth checking?
All the best Jan
Intentaré hacerlo, se ve deliciosa. Besos.
My apple crumble doesn't call for boiling the apples, I have never heard of doing that, is there a reason for boiling them before baking?
I recently took part in the Diabetes UK Swimming Challenge and raised over £6,400! Top fundraiser in the UK - really pleased and humbled xxx
REPLY TO mrsnesbitt ...
Very well done on taking part in the Diabetes UK Swimming Challenge and raising over £6400-00 ... fantastic :)
All the best Jan
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