Easy Apple Chips Recipe
Apple chips are a healthy, low-calorie snack suitable for PCOS, with cinnamon potentially helping manage insulin resistance.
Adapted from Downshiftology, by Lisa Bryan
- PCOS
- Celiac
- AIP
- Anti-inflammatory
- Low-histamine
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Mediterranean
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
- Paleo
- Psoriasis
Ingredients
- 3 large apples (such as Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit (90 Celsius).
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Wash and thinly slice the apples using a mandoline to about 1/8-inch thick. Remove the seeds from each slice.
- Spread the apple slices closely in one layer onto the baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon on both sides.
- Bake the apples for 1 hour. Flip the apples over and bake for 1 more hour.60 min timer
- Turn the oven off and let the apples cool in the oven for about 30 minutes before taking out. If the apples are not crunchy, continue baking them in 15 minute increments.30 min timer
- Remove the apples from the baking sheet and enjoy, or store immediately in an airtight container.
PCOS check: watch for added sugar, refined carbs eaten on their own, and sugary sauces. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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