Jack-O-Lantern Grilled Cheese Apple Sandwiches - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 12 slices pumpernickel bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 12 slices Monterey Jack cheese
- 12 slices mild cheddar cheese
- 12 slices deli ham
- 1/4 cup honey Dijon mustard
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into matchsticks
Instructions
- Preheat a griddle over medium heat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut out slices of bread using the pumpkin cookie cutters. Spread a thin layer of butter on one side of each slice. Use the same cookie cutter to cut out pumpkin shapes in the Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Lay the slices of bread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, butter side down. Spread a layer of honey mustard on each side of bread.
- Place a piece of Monterey Jack on half of the slices of bread, then a slice of ham, then a pinch of apples. Top with a slice of cheddar, then place a slice of bread on top.
- Place on griddle, cook for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve to all of your li'l jack-o-lanterns!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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