- 08 Spice Of Longer Life
Cinnamon & Apple Strudel Pancakes
INGREDIENTS
(MAKES 4)
BATTER
• PLAIN FLOUR, 75G • SALT, PINCH • AN EGG • RICE MILK, 200ML
FILLING
• AN APPLE • FRESH GINGER, 4G, PEELED • CHESTNUTS, 50G • TREACLE, 30G • ALMONDS, 30G • RAISINS, 30G • CINNAMON POWDER, PINCH
01 Start by grating the apple. In a University of Western Australia study, pink ladies were found to boast the highest amount of lifespan-extending flavonoid antioxidants. Opt for these to enjoy an even rosier outlook. 02 Shred the ginger and halve the chestnuts. Caramelise the treacle in a saucepan, then add the almonds, cooking for one minute. Add the ginger, chestnuts, apple, raisins and cinnamon powder. Cook on a low heat for 10 minutes then leave to cool. This dish may be a little sugary, but by going heavy on the spices – particularly polyphenolrich cinnamon – you can balance out your blood glucose, meaning less of a spike and a lower reading on the guiltometer, too. 03 Make your pancakes as usual. Once you have four, add a spoonful of the topping mix into the middle, then fold the pancakes in half and into quarters. Scarf the parcels down for a stabilising strudel packed with longlasting core benefits.