No-Bake Chewy Granola Bars Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Darcy Lenz
These bars are a perfectly portable snack you can prep on Sunday and enjoy throughout the week. Wrap leftovers tightly in plastic wrap, and store in the fridge. The bars will continue to firm up as they chill.
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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