Warm baked apple with oats, cinnamon & linseed

Aim: Promote digestion & soothe mucous membranes in the morning

Cultural Style & Diet Type: European / Vegetarian

Region: Central Europe

Nutrition: gluten-free (with certified oat flakes), gut-friendly, high in fiber, vegetarian

Suitability: for irritable bowel syndrome, bloating, mild morning constipation

🧬 Biochemical effect

Goal: Mucosal-sparing intestinal activation and stimulation of the microbiome

Mechanism: Apple pectin and flaxseed mucilage promote transit time and nourish good intestinal bacteria. Cinnamon has a relaxing and anti-inflammatory effect.

Active ingredients: pectin, cinnamaldehyde, fiber, plant mucilage

🥣 Ingredients (for 1 serving)

ingredient	Crowd	Effect
Apple (mild, e.g. Gala)	1 piece	Rich in pectin, intestinal caring, slightly sweet
Fine oat flakes (gluten-free)	3 tbsp	soluble fiber, energy-providing
Flaxseed (ground)	1 tbsp	mucus-forming, anti-inflammatory
Ceylon cinnamon	0.5 tsp	calming, digestive
Water	2–3 tbsp	Swelling aid, ensures soft consistency
Optional: almond butter	1 tsp	Vitamin E, creamy consistency, anti-inflammatory

👩🍳 Preparation – step by step

1. Preheat oven to 180 °C (top/bottom heat)

2. Core the apple and place it in a baking dish

3. In a bowl, mix oat flakes, flaxseed, cinnamon & water

4. Fill the mixture into the apple (press lightly)

5. Optionally add almond butter on top

6. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes – serve warm

⏱️ Preparation time: approx. 30 min (including baking time)🥣 Servings: 1🥶 Storage: freshly prepared recommended

🧪 Macro- & Micronutrients (approx. per serving)

macro	Crowd
Carbohydrates	approx. 25 g
protein	approx. 4 g
Fat	approx. 5 g

Micronutrient / active ingredient	Effect
Pectin (apple)	promotes transit, mucosal protection
Fiber (total)	Microbiome promotion, butyrate formation
Mucilages (linseed)	inflammation-regulating, transit-promoting
Cinnamaldehyde (cinnamon)	anti-flatulent, anti-inflammatory

⏰ Recommended intake & coaching integration

Time of day: morning, ideal as first breakfast

Combination tips: followed by 1 glass of lukewarm water or fennel tea

Reset phase: ✅ Yes

Coaching assignment: Cluster 4 – Intestinal healing / Module: Mucosal calming & transit activation

🛒 Shopping list

• 1 apple (e.g. Gala)

• 3 tbsp fine oat flakes (gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp flaxseed (ground)

• 0.5 tsp Ceylon cinnamon

• 2–3 tablespoons water

• Optional: 1 tsp almond butter

🔄 Variants & Options

• Low histamine: Lightly pre-cook apples instead of baking

• Vegan: yes (vegan by default if plant-based almond butter is used)

• Gourmet: refine with chopped walnuts & date pieces