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Easy Low Histamine Applesauce Recipe

Easy Low Histamine Applesauce Recipe

April 05, 20212 min read

Apples are a source of pectin, a non-starch polysaccharide that is humans don’t digest. The pectin is food for beneficial bacteria in our colon. They convert it into beneficial short chain fatty acids (SCFA) . SCFA help to keep the cells in our gut lining healthy and the beneficial gut bugs well fed.

The SCFA’s also promote growth of these intestinal cells, reducing leaky gut. The breakdown products of pectin also help to balance gut motility (intestinal contractions), so they can be used to prevent diarrhea or constipation. Cooking the apples makes them gentler on the digestive system for an inflamed gut. You may need a large amount to see a difference around 1-2 cups per day! But start small with 1 to 3 tablespoons and work up so you can see how much you require., Also, so you don’t experience side effects of too much fibre too quickly!

Applesauce is also essential basic recipe, to use in baking or as a topping for breakfast, snacks, and desserts. You will find this recipe used in many other recipes and it can be a replacement for a mashed banana to make a recipe low histamine. Try it on top of Plant-based Oatmeal Pancakes yum!

Apple sauce

An essential basic recipe, use in baking or as a topping for breakfast, snacks and desserts.

Low Histamine Applesauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 green apple

  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Peel and core the apples and chop into chunks.

  • Place a saucepan on high heat. Add apples and water. Bring to boil then reduce to medium heat. Cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes then stir. Re-cover and cook another 3 -10 minutes or until apples are soft. Some apples will fall apart quickly and some do not. Add a bit more water if it looks like they are drying out.

  • If you would like the consistency smooth blend with a stick blender or mash with a potato masher.

  • Allow to cool a little and place in a glass jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. This can also be stored in the freezer in single use portions.

Notes

Add 1 tsp ground ginger for a little low-histamine spice.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal

Carbohydrates: 28g

Fiber: 6g

Sugar: 20g

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary.

Find out which foods are low and high in histamine and how to shop store and cook them in the Happy Without Histamine low histamine foods list.

Recipes just like this are in the Ultra-Low Histamine Meal Plan along with many more. Your low histamine elimination diet made easy, with 4-weekly meal plans, over 55 recipes, and prep guides and shopping lists for each week.

Luanne Hopkinson (GradDipHumNutr, BSc, ADipNutrMed) is a clinical nutritionist and neuroplasticity coach helping women with histamine intolerance and MCAS find a different way forward—one that doesn’t revolve around endless restriction.

Blending nutrition science with neuroscience, she addresses both the gut and the nervous system through her 5R Histamine Modulation Protocol™, helping the body feel safe enough to stop overreacting. The result: fewer symptoms, more food freedom, and a life that feels like yours again.

Luanne Hopkinson Clinical Nutritionist & Neuroplasticity Coach, focusing on histamine intolerance and MCAS

Luanne Hopkinson (GradDipHumNutr, BSc, ADipNutrMed) is a clinical nutritionist and neuroplasticity coach helping women with histamine intolerance and MCAS find a different way forward—one that doesn’t revolve around endless restriction. Blending nutrition science with neuroscience, she addresses both the gut and the nervous system through her 5R Histamine Modulation Protocol™, helping the body feel safe enough to stop overreacting. The result: fewer symptoms, more food freedom, and a life that feels like yours again.

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Educational information only. This content is provided for informational purposes by Luanne Hopkinson, Clinical Nutritionist & Member of ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society). It does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for professional healthcare. Always consult your doctor or qualified health practitioner before changing your diet, starting supplements, or making health decisions. Individual experiences may vary.

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