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Pistachio Brittle Recipe | Myrecipes

20 servings
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This Pistachio Brittle Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Robert Landolphi Using pistachios for your next homemade brittle adds a nice twist on an old classic. You can also vary the recipe using peanuts, cashews, pecans, or almonds in place of the pistachios. Wrap up the pieces in cellophane and tie w
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Ingredients

Servings 20

Instructions

  1. Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper; coat with cooking spray.

  2. Combine sugar, corn syrup, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a medium, heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat until a candy thermometer registers 250 °. Add pistachios; cook 15 minutes or until temperature reaches 300 °, stirring frequently.

  3. Remove from heat; stir in butter, baking soda, and vanilla. Pour pistachio mixture onto prepared pan, spreading evenly into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Cool completely; break into pieces before serving.

Why this Pistachio Brittle Recipe | Myrecipes works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pistachio Brittle Recipe | Myrecipes that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Pistachio Brittle Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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