Pumpkin Steamers Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Pumpkin Steamers Recipe | Myrecipes
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Pumpkin Steamers Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
On a cold fall day, all you need to warm up is this steamy, rich, pumpkin treat. Reminicient of a rich pumpkin pie, this creamy drink is the perfect addition to your next fall party or gathering. If serving a crowd, adjust the recipe to increase the amoun

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cinnamon-apple herbal tea bag
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Bring a small pot of water to a boil. In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on high, whip cream with sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. In a heatproof cup, pour 1 cup boiling water over tea bag. Steep for 3 minutes; discard bag.
  3. In a large measuring cup, mix half-and-half, pumpkin, brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Microwave on high until hot, about 2 minutes. Whisk in tea. Pour into mugs and top with whipped cream.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pumpkin Steamers Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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