43 calories for 1 appe of Oats Appe, Oats Vegetable Appe, Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 6.3g, Protein 2.3g, Fat 1g.

Oats Appe recipe makes 14 appes of 20 grams each.

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Appe is an evergreen South Indian snack made with a batter of rice and urad. The ball-shaped appe tempt the diner with a crispy, golden-coloured surface that gives way to a soft and fluffy centre. 

The Oats and Spring Onion Appe is a smart diabetic-friendly variant made with fibre-rich oats instead of high glycemic index rice. 

A small tweak is all it takes to keep your blood sugar levels in check. A good amount of spring onions and a dash of pepper give these delicious appe a fabulous flavour and nice mouth-feel. Serve it hot with Sambhar.

Is Oats Appe healthy ?

Yes for some and no for others.

What's good ?

1. Oats : Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. It is rich in soluble fibre (to make it good for diabetics), which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol. Whole Oats have an antioxidant called Avenanthramide (a polyphenol from oats) which helps lower blood pressure levels. Soluble fibre absorbs water and swells and to become gel like substance which helps in the absorption of nutrients like B Vitamins and minerals like Magnesium and Zinc which are key to a good heart. See here why oats are good for you?

2. Spring Onions : The sulfur compounds in spring onions are known to keep blood pressure under check. Here the sulfur compounds and antioxidant quercetin together help to keep blood sugar levels under control by increasing the production of insulin making it good for Diabetics. Spring onions have also been identified to lower cholesterol levels in the body. The vitamin C also puts you at less risk of heart disease. Being very low in calories and fat and encompassing a basketful of nutrients, they are looked upon as a weight loss vegetable too. See detailed benefits of spring onions. 

3. Urad Dal : 1 cup of cooked urad dal gives 69.30% of your daily requirement  of folic acid. The folic acid in urad dal helps your body to produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. Being rich in Phosphorus it works with Calcium to build our bones. It is also high in fibre and good for heart, good for lowering cholesterol and good for diabetes. See here for 10 super benefits of urad dal. 

Can diabetics, heart patients and over weight individuals have Oats Appe?

Yes, this recipe is good for diabetics, heart and weight loss.  Oats are a great source of protein for Vegetarians. It is rich in soluble fibre (to make it good for diabetics), which helps lower blood LDL cholesterol, the so-called "Bad" cholesterol.

Can healthy individuals have Oats Appe?

Yes. The sulfur compounds in spring onions are known to keep blood pressure under check. Here the sulfur compounds and antioxidant quercetin together help to keep blood sugar levels under control by increasing the production of insulin making it good for Diabetics. 

Oats Appes are rich in below macronutrients vitamins and minerals given in descending order (highest to lowest). 

1. Vitamin B1 : Vitamin B1 protects nerves, helps in carbohydrate metabolism, prevents heart diseases and helps produce red blood cells. 10% for one appe. 
2. Phosphorus : Phosphorous works closely with calcium to build bones. 7% for one appe.
3. Folic Acid (Vitamin B9): Folic acid is an essential vitamin required throughout pregnancy. 6% for one appe.
4. Fiber : Dietary fiber reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent the spike in blood sugar levels and hence super for diabetics. Consume more fruits, vegetables, moong, oats, matki, whole grains. 5% for one appe.

What to serve oats appe with ?

Serve it with a healthy sambar recipe or coconut chutney. Read which idlis and dosas are healthy?

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OR

Have this with nutritious green chutney recipe which has ZERO sugar used in it made with mint leaves, onions and coriander or green chutney recipe.  Coconut based options are healthy coconut chutney made from coconut and coriander and coconut coriander green chutney for idlis dosa uttapam vada.

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