Jennifer's Granola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Lunch

This Jennifer's Granola is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by CHOFFMASTER This is a granola recipe fortified with wheat germ and flax seed that still tastes good.

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats
1 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flax seed meal
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, wheat germ, flax seed meal, brown sugar, sunflower seeds, pecans, almonds, cinnamon and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, vanilla and water. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry, and mix until evenly blended. Spread in a greased 9x13 or 11x7 inch baking pan.
Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, stirring every 20 minutes, or until toasted. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Wheat Germ, Sunflower Seeds, Honey.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Wheatgerm...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jennifer's Granola good for PCOS?

Yes, this Jennifer's Granola recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 16 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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