Cranberry Crisp Bars Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Snack

This Cranberry Crisp Bars Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Jim and Ivy Hermon, Alameda, California Looking for a nutritious snack for their weekend hikes, Jim and Ivy Hermon came up with this less sweet, adult version of children's cereal-and-marshmallow treats.

Ingredients

1/3 cup sesame seed
1/3 cup hulled sunflower seed, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1/3 cup chopped almonds
1/3 cup unsweetened shredded dried coconut
3 1/2 cups crisp toasted rice cereal
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries, chopped
3 tablespoons peanut butter
About 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
7 cups (12 oz.) miniature marshmallows

Instructions

In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat, stir sesame seed, sunflower seed, pecans, and almonds until sesame seed is pale gold, about 3 minutes. Add coconut and stir until sesame seed and coconut are golden, about 2 minutes. Stir in cereal and cranberries. Remove from heat.
Meanwhile, in a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine peanut butter, 2 tablespoons butter, and marshmallows. Stir often over low heat until marshmallows melt and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes.
Add cereal mixture and mix quickly to coat evenly. Pour into a buttered 9- by 13-inch pan or dish. Cover with foil and, using pot holders to protect your hands, press firmly to make an even layer. At once, peel off foil.
Cool or chill until mixture is set. Cut into 24 bars, each about 1 1/2 by 3 inches. Serve, or store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cranberry Crisp Bars Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cranberry Crisp Bars Recipe | MyRecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. 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 2 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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