Steel Cut Oats with Blueberries and Lemon Zest - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla-flavored cultured coconut milk
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ounce fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Stir coconut milk, oats, chia seeds, lemon zest, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Heat oats mixture in the microwave until warmed-through, about 1 minute. Top with blueberries.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Chia Seeds.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Chia seeds are an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. The high fiber content helps regulate...
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