dark cherry clafoutimade by Eda

dark cherry clafouti

custardy, almond

hot flash cook

Hot Flash Cook Dark Cherry Clafouti

serves 6

ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh dark cherries, pitted
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  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats, finely ground
  • 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
    blood sugar & pre-diabetes
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    heart health
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons sliced raw almonds

method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil a 9-inch pie dish or shallow baking dish with a light coating of olive oil.
  2. Scatter pitted cherries evenly in the prepared dish.
  3. In a blender, combine eggs, almond milk, whole wheat pastry flour, ground oats, honey, olive oil, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
  4. Pour batter over cherries. Sprinkle almonds over the top.
  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes. Serve as is, or dust lightly with cinnamon if desired.

the swaps that make it work

1 cup whole milk
→ 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Reduces saturated fat and added lactose; lighter and easier on digestion. The smaller volume is compensated by adding ground oats for body.
heart healthblood sugar & pre-diabetes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
→ 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour + 1/4 cup ground oats
Whole grains add fiber and nutrients; oats provide gentle beta-glucans linked to heart health and steadier blood sugar.
blood sugar & pre-diabetesheart health
2 tablespoons butter + 1/4 cup sugar
→ 1 tablespoon olive oil + 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Olive oil replaces saturated butter with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat; reduced added sugar (half the amount) uses natural sweetness of honey and dark cherries.
heart healthblood sugar & pre-diabetes
Powdered sugar dusting
→ Optional cinnamon or serve plain
Eliminates extra refined sugar; dark cherries provide natural sweetness. Cinnamon may help modulate blood sugar and adds warmth without sweetness.
blood sugar & pre-diabetes
Plain batter topping
→ Sliced raw almonds sprinkled on top
Adds plant protein, fiber, and healthy fats; creates pleasant texture contrast and boosts satiety.
muscle lossheart health

nutrition per serving

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Calories
210 kcal11% DV
Protein
6 g12% DV
Fiber
2.5 g10% DV
Saturated fat
2 g10% DV
Added sugar
12 g
Sodium
102 mg4% DV

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Recipes are informational — not medical or dietary advice. Draft — review & adjust.