Peanut Butter Raisin Cereal Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups grape nuts cereal
- 3/4 cup reduced fat peanut butter
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Microwave peanut butter, corn syrup and sugar in large bowl on high for 2 minutes or until just boiling. Stir well after each minute.
- Add grape-nuts cereal and dried fruit, then mix well.
- Press into greased 13x9" pan and cool completely.
- Cut into 30 bars and wrap individually in plastic or wax paper.
- Store in tight container at room temperature and enjoy!
- Note: based on a recipe from Kraft Foods.
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 Peanut Butter Raisin Cereal Bars 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: 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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