Are you ready for more fall in your life?

When I think of fall flavor flavors, all I think of is cinnamon. And lots of it.

Most of all, though, I think of cinnamon with warm and tender apples and sweet potatoes. Fucking love apples.

Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

~This recipe requires minimal effort. Seriously, it’s so easy a dumb caveman like me can do it. The measurements do not have to be exact. Put all that shit in a bowl. Eat it. 

Ingredients (If you must have them)

• 5 medium-sized sweet potatoes, chopped with skin on
• 3 medium-sized apples, chopped with skin on (That’s where the good shit is, don’t peel it off)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, or oil of choice

Preheat oven to 400*. Toss the apples, sweet potatoes, and nuts with the oil and cinnamon until evenly coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until soft and golden brown.

You may serve this hot or cold. It seriously doesn’t matter. This is the most delicious carb you’ll have consumed all year.

Still don’t believe me on the health benefits. (You should, I’m a self proclaimed expert)

Check the nutrition facts for yourself out here.

Health Benefits: 

• Cinnamon: Studies have shown that it can help lower LDL cholesterol, help regulate blood sugar levels, has anti-clotting effect on blood, and it can boost cognitive function and memory.
• Pecans: They help boost your immune system, reduce LDL cholesterol, and protect against Breast Cancer because of the high levels of oleic acid. It contains vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc and fiber, as well as antioxidants.
• Walnuts: Rich in fiber, protein, vitamin B, Omega-3s, magnesium, and antioxidants. Walnuts have also been shown to aid in the lowering LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and the C-Reactive Protein (CRP). CRP was recently recognized as an independent marker and predictor of heart disease. Walnuts have often been thought of as a “brain food,” not only because of the wrinkled brain-like appearance of their shells, but because of their high concentration of omega-3 fats. Your brain is more than 60% structural fat. For your brain cells to function properly, this structural fat needs to be primarily the omega-3 fats found in walnuts.
• Sweet Potatoes: One of the best sources of Beta-Carotene. This pre-vitamin to vitamin A prevent night blindness and other eye problems, skin disorders, enhance immunity, protects against toxins and cancer formations, colds, flu, and infections. It is an antioxidant and protector of the cells while slowing the aging process.A great source of vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and copper.Only 100 calories for a medium sweet potato, 4 grams of fiber, and 2 grams of protein. Above all, potatoes are Cheap! You can buy a whole bag of potatoes for only a few dollars. What a great source of inexpensive energy!
• Apples: “An Apple a day keeps the doctor away!” a flavanoid called phloridzin that is found only in apples may protect post-menopausal women from osteoporosis and may also increase bone density. Boron, another ingredient in apples, also strengthens bones. The pectin in apples lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. The pectin in apples supplies galacturonic acid to the body which lowers the body’s need for insulin and may help in the management of diabetes.

Man that pic is sexier than Miranda Kerr in her 20’s.

All links and scientific facts come from the people at Examine.com who are way smarter than me.

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