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Dr. Wests Rhubarb Cobbler – Packed with Flavor and Nutrients

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Deconstructed Rhubarb Cobbler – Packed with fiber and polyphenols, and delicious

Rhubarb is in season, and Dr. West adores it. In this recipe, she highlights the nutritional value of rhubarb. With rhubarb being so bitter, she balances it out with a toasted coconut topping. All in just 20 Minutes! While we took rough measurements from Dr. West, she explains that a cobbler is difficult to mess up and is very easy to adjust based on personal preferences.

Ingredients

Filling

2 Cups of diced rhubarb (Dr. West used white, but use red if you want a prettier color)
Some lemon zest
Juice from half of a lemon
½ cup Lakanto classic Monkfruit sweetener – adjust to preference
1 tablespoon of tapioca flour to thicken

Topping

About ½ Unsweetened shredded coconut (based on preferred amount of topping)
Generous shake of cinnamon
Drizzle of honey
Dash of vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450
  2. Slice rhubarb and add to bowl
  3. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, Sweetener, and tapioca flour to rhubarb
  4. bake in a covered baking dish for 15 minutes, or until soft (the rhubarb should fall apart and not hold its shape)
  5. While Rhubarb is cooking, add coconut to a non stick pan over medium heat
  6. Once it starts to heat up, add cinnamon, honey, and vanilla
  7. Continue to cook until golden brown – Be careful not to burn your topping
  8. Once Cobbler is taken out of the oven, allow it to cool enough to thicken (Dr. West waited about 10 minutes), add topping, and enjoy

Optional Add-Ins/replacements

  • Exchange Monkfruit sugar for honey
  • Mix in some chopped strawberries for some variety and a slightly different flavor
  • Add some oats or chopped nuts to topping

Health Benefits:

  • Rhubarb is high in fiber, keeping your digestive tract moving smoothly, promoting a healthy gut microbiome
  • Rhubarb is high in polyphenols, a micronutrient that has powerful antioxidants that neutralize cell-damaging free radicals, and reduce inflammation.
  • It is also incredibly low in calories (only about 13 calories per half-cup of fresh rhubarb), making it a great addition to weight-management diets.
  • Rhubarb is rich in vitamin K: providing up to 45% of your daily value per cup, which supports bone formation and blood clotting.

Watch the full video recipe!

 

**** Rhubarb stalks are naturally high in oxalates. If you have a history of kidney stones, you should consume it only in moderation or consult a doctor.

****This article is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and is not a substitute for a conversation with a qualified healthcare provider. Individual health needs vary. If you have questions about your health, we invite you to schedule a consultation with one of our providers.