Raisin & Sunflower Seed Granola Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup sunflower seed kernels
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups oats
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 2 oz chia seeds
- 1 cup raisins
- 5 tbsps salted butter
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Instructions
- Toast oats in oven for about 10 minutes until light brown.
- Add oats to a bowl with toffee bits, sunflower seeds, raisins, cranberries, and chia seeds.
- Melt butter in pot with sugar and honey, stir well until sugar is fully dissolved, add vanilla and almond extract and stir well.
- Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and mix together very well.
- Press mixture into parchment paper lined pan or silicone pan. Press down very well and put in refrigerator for 2 hours, remove and cut in desired shape.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Raisin & Sunflower Seed Granola Bars contribute to your health goals:
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Chia: Help stabilize blood sugar and support digestive health
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Raisin & Sunflower Seed Granola 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: Cranberries, Honey, Chia Seeds.
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