Breakfast Stewed Apples
Did you know that having stewed apples in the morning is a great source of prebiotics? Apples contain pectin, which functions as a prebiotic in the gut. By cooking the apples, you make them easier to digest while retaining all of their nutrients and prebiotic properties
Ingredients for 2 servings:
3 medium organic apples, sliced
1 tbs ghee
1/2 tsp cinnamon powder or crushed stick
4 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1/4 cup peeled almonds.
1/4 cup sultanas
1/2 cup of water
Instructions:
In a pan, heat the ghee over medium heat.
Peel the cardamom pods and add to the ghee along with the cloves and wait around 1 minute for the spices to be cooked a bit.
Add the sliced apples and the cinnamon powder to the pan and stir well.
Add the peeled almonds and sultanas to the pan and stir well.
Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the apples stew for about 10-15 minutes, or until they are soft and tender.
Serve the stewed apples hot with a piece of sourdough toast& butter and enjoy!
According to Ayurveda, sweet tastes (such as apples) are considered nourishing and grounding. They help balance the Vata and Pitta doshas, and can be especially beneficial in the morning as they help to stimulate digestion and provide energy for the day ahead. The ghee and spices (cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves) used in this recipe also have warming and digestive properties, making this a particularly well-rounded and nourishing breakfast option. Additionally, almonds and sultanas provide healthy fats, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals like magnesium, Iron etc. making it a well-balanced breakfast.
