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Illinois Caramel Corn - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Illinois Caramel Corn
Servings: 12
Lunch

This Illinois Caramel Corn is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
This snack unites salty and sweet in every heaping handful.

Ingredients

  • 12 c. popped popcorn
  • 1 1/2 c. Beer Nuts or shelled salted peanuts
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/4 c. packed light-brown sugar
  • 1/3 c. light corn syrup
  • Coarse salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Place popcorn and nuts in a large bowl. Melt butter in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Raise heat to high; bring to a boil without stirring. Cook until mixture reaches 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in baking soda.
  2. Add caramel to popcorn, and stir to coat. Transfer mixture to a rimmed baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring twice. Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Let cool. Break into clusters. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Illinois Caramel Corn 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.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. 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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