~ November 14th is World Diabetes Day ~
Diabetes can impact people across all life stages, including childhood, the reproductive years, working age and older adulthood.
The theme of this year’s WHO World Diabetes Day, is "Diabetes across life stages,” which recognizes that every person living with diabetes should have access to integrated care, supportive environments and policies that promote health, dignity and self-management. The campaign emphasizes the importance of a life-course approach to diabetes prevention, management and overall well-being.
World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness and knowledge about diabetes as a critical global public health issue, and to create lasting change for all affected by diabetes.
Please read more here
Autumn is definitely the right season for delicious apple crumble/crisp, 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 some call Apple Crisp) has a lower carb (alternative) version, and I share details below.
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.
Nutritional Information - Each serving
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.
Nutritional Information - Each serving
Fat 27.3g Carbohydrates 14.9g Protein 7.1g
Please note that nutritional information is calculated for 1 serve of crumble and does not include cream or yoghurt.
Recipe suggestion is from Julia McPhee's blog here
If you need help with measurement and conversion please see here
Please be aware that articles / studies and any comments 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
Recipe suggestion is from Julia McPhee's blog here
If you need help with measurement and conversion please see here
A reminder
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
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 and any comments 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
32 comments:
Another recipe I'll be saving. I love cobblers and crumbles, and my husband does too. I'll definitely put this one in the lineup.
Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Looks and sounds good.
Looks good!
Looks delicious -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
It apple season, and let not forget about the pairs.
Looks so inviting!
delicious recipe and how important the day has become!!!
have a good day , hugs Elke
Thank you Jan for your varied and interesting, well-researched, articles.
God bless.
That certainly looks a good apple crumble, love them.
Apple crumble is always acceptable!
...yum!!!
The apple crumble look delicious, thanks for sharing.
Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
We enjoy these kinds of desserts here at our house. Have the last of one in the fridge now. Yum.
I don't think World Diabetes Day is promoted enough. I didn't realise it was today until I read your post.
Hi jan,
I had gestational diabetes, but it disappeared after childbirth. I know I have to be careful with my diet, and for now I don't have diabetes.
The apple crumble looks divine.
Thank you for the recipe and the information.
Hugs and many greetings and a wonderful weekend
Maria
Excellent idea on the almond meal as a better alternative. Thanks for the idea.
I have made a no sugar apple crisp for few years and no one can tell the difference as the apples and cinnamon make it sweet enough.
Dear Jan!
Autumn is a great time for crumbles. I love them.
Have a beautiful, sunny weekend :)
Thank you!!! Pinning!!
Apple Crumble is delicious and I make it relatively often. I use less sugar than most recipes call for and that works for us since neither of us has diabetes.
I decrease sugar in almost all recipes that call for it and we find sweets made by others ( or even store bought) far too sweet.
Well, I'll refer this to my wife!
That sounds really good.
It looks good :-D
I had apple crumble today. I tried it with slightly less sugar than it said but still seemed a lot.
This sounds yummy, Jan. Thanks so much!
I bet it's delicious!
Yummy, that sure look good!!
I use to love my mom's recipe too, I have exchanged the flour with oatmeal and regular sugar with our carb friendly sugars and it comes out pretty good, not quite the same but good :)
I have some apples already in the freezer, so this recipe would make a good alternative to traditional apple crumble.
Thank you for sharing about world Diabetes Day dear Jan 🙏
Our part of land is not exception sadly but it’s more unfortunate to stay unaware of things that can protect people from disease
Me gustan las recetas que nos traes. Gracias y besos.
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