Lip Smackin' Trail Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Lip Smackin' Trail Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A sweet mix of nuts, dried fruit and granola makes the perfect snack.

Ingredients

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 (3 1/2 oz) can flaked coconut, 1 1/2 cups
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, meat only
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
2 cups granola
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup banana chips, optional
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 °F. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except banana chips and raisins, cherries and apricots; mix well. Spread evenly in an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; stir in banana chips, raisins, cherries and apricots. Cool thoroughly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.
Makes 2 1/2 quarts

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Wheat Germ, Sunflower Seeds, Nuts, Walnuts.

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). Wheatgerm...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lip Smackin' Trail Mix good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lip Smackin' Trail Mix 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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