Almost-Instant Banana-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream with Cashew-Nut Brittle - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Almost-Instant Banana-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream with Cashew-Nut Brittle is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

4 large ripe bananas, peeled and roughly chopped
100 grams (3 1/2 ounces) cashews or nuts of your choice, either raw or roasted
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or ordinary syrup if you don't have maple)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons peanut butter (I use sugar-free)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons cold milk or yogurt (or just water for dairy-free)

Instructions

Place the bananas in a freezer-proof container and freeze for at least 3 hours.
Meanwhile, prepare your candied nuts as follows: If not roasted, toast the cashews in a heavy-based pan over medium heat until golden brown. Add the brown sugar, butter, maple syrup and cinnamon, and stir until well coated. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved, a further 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and pour its contents onto a nonstick baking sheet or silicone baking mat. Set aside to cool before breaking or chopping into rough pieces.
Once the banana pieces are frozen, place in a blender with the peanut butter, honey and milk; blitz until you have a smooth consistency. Serve immediately with a scattering of candied nuts, or return to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to firm up a little more if you prefer.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey, Nuts.

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). Honey, of...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almost-Instant Banana-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream with Cashew-Nut Brittle good for PCOS?

Yes, this Almost-Instant Banana-and-Peanut-Butter Ice Cream with Cashew-Nut Brittle 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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