Peanut Butter Raisin Cereal Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peanut Butter Raisin Cereal Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 166 calories, 3.88g protein, and 34.02g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (2.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peanut Butter Raisin Cereal Bars recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 166 calories per serving with 3.88g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 30 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 166 calories, 3.88g protein (9%), 34.02g carbs, 2.91g fat. Plus 2.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. At 166 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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 30 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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