Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad
Lunch

This Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
A gelatin salad with fruity pineapple and cranberries.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 oz) can whole cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped, plus 1/4 cup walnuts for topping
  • 1/2 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, packed in its own juice
  • 2 (3 oz) packages raspberry gelatins
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Spray a 4 cup gelatin mold or a 9 inch square pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. In a medium glass mixing bowl, combine the raspberry gelatin and unflavored gelatin. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir with a metal spoon continuously for 2 minutes, until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Add the pineapple and juice, cranberry sauce, and walnuts. Stir with a metal spoon until all ingredients are completely incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
  2. About an hour before serving, invert the mold onto a serving platter and allow to sit at room temp. the salad will release itself and come clean from the mold.
  3. Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipped cream and walnuts in bowl, mix together. Add to center of mold.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad 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.

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