Gridiron Snack Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 18

Lunch

This Gridiron Snack Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen If plain popcorn is too wimpy for your taste buds, try this mix brimming with flavorful add-ins: unsalted nuts, wasabi peas, pretzels and cheese snacks, all tossed with smoked paprika and garlic and onion powders.

Ingredients

2 c. unsalted mixed nuts (we used pecans and cashews)
Nonstick spray
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. each garlic powder and onion powder
3/4 tsp. salt
1 bag microwave popcorn
2 c. each Twisterz baked cheese snacks

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Spread nuts on sheet; coat with nonstick spray. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt in small bowl. Sprinkle 1 tsp over nuts.
Bake 8 minutes until nuts are toasted and fragrant.
Meanwhile microwave popcorn as package directs. Immediately pour into a large bowl, add remaining paprika mixture and toss to coat. Stir in remaining ingredients.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gridiron Snack Mix good for PCOS?

Yes, this Gridiron Snack Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 18 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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