Umm Ali - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Umm Ali is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons honey
1 loaf day-old bread, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup raisins
Ground cinnamon, for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a pot, combine the milk and cream. Bring to a boil. Stir in the honey and remove the pot from the heat. Spread the bread out in a deep baking pan, and sprinkle the pine nuts and raisins on top. Pour the heated mixture over the bread and sprinkle with a generous amount of cinnamon. Place the baking pan in the oven and cook for approximately 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Honey, of...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Umm Ali good for PCOS?

Yes, this Umm Ali 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 4 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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