Apple Apricot Delight - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Apple Apricot Delight is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 2.15g protein, and 38.1g carbs per serving. Ready in 13 minutes. High in fiber (4.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples
- 1 1/2 cups halves dried apricots
- 1/4 cup soy milk
Instructions
- Peel and core the apples, then slice them into bite size pieces. Dice up the dried apricots.
- Place the apples and apricots into a medium saucepan on medium heat, stirring the fruit so that it does not stick to the pan.
- As the fruit begins to soften, add the soy milk and continue to stir until the apricots have begun to dissolve and the apples have softened. Add more soy milk if there is not enough liquid.
- Serve in individual dessert bowls with a splash of soy milk on top!
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 Apple Apricot Delight 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: Apples.
Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Apple Apricot Delight recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 2.15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 13 minutes total. Prep time is 13 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 2.15g protein (6%), 38.1g carbs, 0.57g fat. Plus 4.3g 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 Dessert. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 5 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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