Apple Juice with Blackberry Syrup - 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
This drink is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, perfect for soothing winter colds.
Ingredients
- 2 c. fresh blackberries
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 c. apple juice
Instructions
- To make syrup: In a small saucepan, combine berries, sugar, and 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and pass through a sieve, pressing with the back of a wooden spoon so that only the seeds and skin are left behind. Discard contents of sieve.
- Stir lemon juice into syrup. You can use it immediately, or let cool and refrigerate up to 3 days.
- To serve: Heat apple juice (or simply use water, if preferred) in a pot or microwave. Stir about 2 tablespoons hot blackberry syrup into each cup of juice, until dissolved. Garnish with apple slices or blackberries, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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