Sparkling Fall Sangria - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Sparkling Fall Sangria is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Molly Baz When the time comes to trade our rosé for something a little more warming, we're making this sparkling sangria.

Ingredients

1 orange sliced crosswise into 1/4” thick rounds
1 honeycrisp cut into 1 ” pieces
1 Bosc pear, thinly sliced
3 cinnamon sticks
1/4 c. pomegranate seeds
1 bottle dry Spanish red wine
1/2 c. brandy
1/4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
4 packets SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener
1 1/2 c. seltzer water to top

Instructions

Add orange slices to a large pitcher and muddle with the back of a wooden spoon to release the juices.
Add all other ingredients except for seltzer and stir to combine well. Chill for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day to allow flavors to meld and fruit to infuse.
Serve chilled over ice, topped with a 1/4 cup seltzer.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Lemon, Honey.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Lemons ca...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sparkling Fall Sangria good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sparkling Fall Sangria recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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