Sports Bars with Dried Fruit and Peanut Butter - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sports Bars with Dried Fruit and Peanut Butter is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 3 cups puffed whole grain cereal (such as Kashi)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Spray 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Mix cereal, walnuts, dates, cherries, and raisins in medium bowl. Combine peanut butter, honey, and corn syrup in heavy small saucepan. Bring to boil, whisking constantly until mixture bubbles vigorously and thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal mixture in bowl; stir to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press to compact. Bake until just golden around edges, about 10 minutes. Cool completely. Cut into 2 1/2x1 1/2-inch bars. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in single layer between sheets of foil in airtight container at room temperature.)
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts, Walnuts.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Sports Bars with Dried Fruit and Peanut Butter recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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