Pear Pistachio Crisp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Dessert

This Pear Pistachio Crisp is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

5 pears, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
In a bowl, combine the pears and cinnamon and toss to combine. Toss in the lemon juice.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt.
Working with your fingers, crumble the butter into the flour mixture until it is combined and about the size of peas. Mix in the pistachios and set aside.
Pour the pears into a greased 8-inch baking dish and cover with the oat mixture.
Bake for 40-45 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pear Pistachio Crisp good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pear Pistachio Crisp recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 6 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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