Trail Mix Sandwich - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Trail Mix Sandwich is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 423 calories, 14.05g protein, and 57.46g carbs per serving. Ready in 12 minutes. High in fiber (8.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 oz granola
- 1/4 small apple
- 1/2 small banana
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 2 slices mixed grain bread
Instructions
- Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread.
- Thinly slice apple, slice banana and layer on top of your peanut butter.
- Sprinkle with granola and enjoy.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Trail Mix Sandwich can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Trail Mix Sandwich recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 423 calories per serving with 14.05g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 12 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes.
Per serving: 423 calories, 14.05g protein (13%), 57.46g carbs, 17.17g fat. Plus 8.6g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 423 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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