No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup ancient-grain cereal blend (such as Cheerios Ancient Grains)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted pistachios
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine first 6 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl.
- Combine peanut butter, honey, and dates in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 3 minutes or until peanut butter melts, stirring frequently.
- Pour peanut butter mixture over oat mixture; stir well to combine. Spread mixture into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray; press firmly to form a compact, even layer. Place pan in freezer for 10 minutes. Remove from freezer, and cut into 12 bars.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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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