Monkey Cereal Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 1 (10-oz.) bag marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 6 cups Cocoa Puffs™ Cereal
- 1 cup coarsely crushed dried banana chips*
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. On ungreased cookie sheet with sides, bake walnuts at 350 °F. for 5 minutes.
- Remove cookie sheet from oven. Stir coconut into walnuts. Return to oven; bake an additional 4 to 6 minutes or until coconut is light golden brown, stirring twice during baking. Set aside to cool.
- In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in cocoa until well blended. Remove from heat.
- Stir in cereal, banana chips, toasted walnuts and coconut until evenly coated; pour into sprayed pan. Spread mixture evenly, pressing down slightly. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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