Toasted Barley and Berry Granola Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Toasted Barley and Berry Granola Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Maureen Callahan While rolled barley flakes look nearly identical to rolled oats, they pack more fiber. Look for them in whole-food shops or supermarket bulk food bins. Serve over plain low-fat yogurt.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted pumpkinseed kernels
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seed kernels
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 cups rolled barley flakes
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/3 cup dried blueberries
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 °.
Place pumpkinseed kernels and sunflower seed kernels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325 ° for 5 minutes. Cool seeds in pan on a wire rack.
Combine syrup and next 6 ingredients (through cardamom) in a medium bowl. Stir in toasted kernels, barley, and wheat germ.
Spread barley mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325 ° for 25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes.
Remove from oven; cool granola in pan on a wire rack. Stir in dried blueberries and dried cranberries. Store in an airtight container.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Barley, Cinnamon, Wheat Germ, Cranberries.

Barley is about the best grain a woman with PCOS can eat. It is low in calories and has the lowest GI of all grains. Low-GI grains such as barley take much longer to digest and create a slow, steady rise in blood glucose and insulin levels. As mentioned before on Fertility Chef, low-GI foods reduce cravings. If possible, try and find hulled barley as it is the most nutrient dense of all types of barley. Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toasted Barley and Berry Granola Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Toasted Barley and Berry Granola Recipe | MyRecipes 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 4 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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