Roasted Yams with Brown Butter Granola and Maple Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Roasted Yams with Brown Butter Granola and Maple Yogurt
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Roasted Yams with Brown Butter Granola and Maple Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Dawn Perry Granola makes a deliciously crunchy addition to this timeless Thanksgiving favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 8 small yams or sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
  • kosher salt
  • 1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 c. unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 2 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 c. plain yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Continue cooking, swirling skillet occasionally, until golden brown and nutty smelling, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
  2. On a parchment-lined making sheet, brush yams on both sides with browned butter and season with salt. Roast cut-side down until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, toss remaining brown butter with oats, coconut, brown sugar, sesame seeds, cayenne, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Transfer mixture to a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet to let cool and crisp up.
  4. Whisk yogurt with remaining tablespoon maple syrup. Serve potatoes dolloped with maple yogurt and sprinkled with granola.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Roasted Yams with Brown Butter Granola and Maple Yogurt 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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