Peanut Butter Cereal Treats - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 box crispy brown rice cereal (7 cups; we used Erewhon)
- .67 c. natural creamy reduced-fat peanut butter
- .67 c. honey
- 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. vanilla frosting
Instructions
- Line a 15 x 10-in. jelly-roll baking pan with nonstick foil, leaving an overhang on two sides. Place the cereal in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter and honey; simmer, stirring constantly, for 1 minute; stir in the vanilla. Immediately transfer to the bowl of cereal and mix well to combine.
- Lightly coat a spatula with cooking spray and press the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.
- Holding foil by the ends, lift and transfer the cereal square to a cutting board. If desired, cut out shapes using a 3-in. football-shaped cutter. Place the icing in a pastry bag fitted with a small round decorating tip and decorate like a football. Alternatively, cut into bars.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Brown Rice.
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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