Dried-Fruit Turnovers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Dried-Fruit Turnovers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
.13 tsp. ground cloves
8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 c. dried apricots
1/4 c. dried cranberries
1/4 c. golden raisins
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. brandy
2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 tbsp. fine white sanding sugar

Instructions

Make the dough: Combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and cloves in a medium bowl and set aside. Using a mixer set on medium speed, whip the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Add the flour mixture and mix until just blended. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Make the filling: Roughly chop the apricots, cranberries, and raisins so all pieces are about the same size. Combine the fruit, brown sugar, and brandy in a small bowl, toss to combine, and refrigerate in a covered container overnight. Bring to room temperature before using.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Researche...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dried-Fruit Turnovers good for PCOS?

Yes, this Dried-Fruit Turnovers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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