Cucumber, Honey, and Thyme Margarita Slush Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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Fat
Recipe by Cheryl Slocum
This simple margarita comes together in no time flat. The cucumber infuses the slush with a cool flavor, which balances the sweet notes from honey at the end of each sip.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
- 1 cup sliced peeled seedless cucumber
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier
- 8 cucumber slices
Instructions
- Combine 2 tablespoons water, honey, and thyme in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH for 20 seconds or until honey is dissolved; cool completely.
- Combine sliced cucumber, honey mixture, and next 4 ingredients (through Grand Marnier) in a blender. Add 1 1/4 cups ice cubes (about 12 large cubes); blend until cucumber is pureed and ice is slushy. Pour into glasses; garnish with cucumber slices.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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