Sesame, Almond, and Cherry Granola Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Sesame, Almond, and Cherry Granola Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

3 cups regular (not quick-cooking or instant) rolled oats
3/4 cup raw sesame seeds
3/4 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped dried tart cherries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ° and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine oats, sesame seeds, almonds, salt, and spices. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, honey, and vanilla. Add oil mixture to oat mixture and stir to combine well. Spread mixture evenly in lined pan.
Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until light brown and fragrant, 30 to 35 minutes total. Let cool in the pan, then stir in cherries.
Make ahead: Up to 3 weeks, stored airtight.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Sesame se...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sesame, Almond, and Cherry Granola Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sesame, Almond, and Cherry Granola Recipe | Myrecipes 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 8 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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