Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 120 calories, 2.61g protein, and 11.82g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (2.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups dates
- 3 1/2 oz ground almonds
- 2 tbsps coco powder
- 10 oz lemon juice
- 16 oz Brazil nuts
- 5 ml lime juice
- 4 oz mixed nuts
Instructions
- Place the dates, almonds, coco powder, lime rind and juice in a food processor and blend until the mixture forms a stiff ball - adding more lime juice if necessary to help bring the mixture together
- Remove blade and roll date mixture into balls. Place in truffle cases or roll into balls and fill each with a Brazil (or macadamia) nut. Roll in extra chopped nuts too, if you like.
- Cover and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Note: you can also dust your truffle in coco powder, coconut or chopped nuts for that extra treat!
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 Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles contribute to your health goals:
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
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 Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles 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: Lemon, Nuts.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Date, Almond and Brazil Nut Truffles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 120 calories per serving with 2.61g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes. It makes 20 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 120 calories, 2.61g protein (9%), 11.82g carbs, 7.9g fat. Plus 2.5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 120 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 20 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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