Cranberry, Almond, Fruit & Nut Bar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2.3 oz pitted dates
- 2 oz whole natural almonds
- 2 tbsps almond meal
- 1/2 tbsp almond butter
- 1/4 cup craisins
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
- Pulse ingredients until chopped and well blended (a "dough" ball will start to form).
- Empty the contents of the food processor onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper.
- Using your hands, press together the "dough" and shape it into a ball.
- Roll the ball into a log and cut into 4 equal pieces.
- Form each piece into a bar or whatever other shape you like.
- Note: if you want the bars to have more almond and cranberry chunks, reserve 1/4 cup of the almonds and all of the craisins when blending the ingredients. Once all the other ingredients are well combined, add these to the food processor. Pulse until your desired consistency is reached.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Cranberry, Almond, Fruit & Nut Bar contribute to your health goals:
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
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. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Cranberry, Almond, Fruit & Nut Bar 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Almonds.
Almonds are a nutrient-packed snack that offers numerous benefits for individuals managing PCOS. These nuts are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes almonds particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Almonds have a low glycemic index, which means they have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insulin resistance and prevent the spikes and c...
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