Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

2 c. shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. each ground cinnamon and salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
2 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1 stick unsalted butter
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
You'll also need: candy thermometer

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 ºF. Scatter pumpkin seeds in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet; place in oven for 8 to 10 minutes, tossing once or twice, until lightly toasted and fragrant.
Line a large baking sheet with 2 sheets of nonstick foil. In a small cup, whisk baking soda, cinnamon, salt and cayenne, if using, and set aside.
In a large saucepan, mix sugar, syrup and water. Cover and bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Add butter; stir until melted.
Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan with the tip in the sugar mixture. Over medium-high heat, cook, without stirring, 20 minutes or until thermometer registers 305 ºF. Stir in the seeds and vanilla.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle the baking soda mixture over top; stir vigorously with a heat-resistant rubber spatula 15 seconds, being careful not to spatter. Immediately pour onto prepared baking sheet; spread with a metal offset spatula as thinly as possible. Let cool. Break into pieces.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spicy Pumpkin Seed Brittle 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?

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