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Strawberry-Ginger Punch

6 servings
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This Strawberry-Ginger Punch is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Yvette Van Boven If you don't have a punch bowl, do what van Boven does: "Use a big glass vase—it's nice and tall and doesn't take up too much space on your table.
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Ingredients

Servings 6

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, 1/2 cup strawberries, half of ginger, and 1/3 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries soften, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Strain and set syrup aside.

  2. Muddle 2 cups strawberries, 1/4 cup basil, and remaining ginger in a large jar or bowl. Add brandy, lime juice, and reserved syrup and stir to combine. Chill at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to let flavors meld.

  3. Strain mixture into a large punch bowl, pressing on solids to release as much liquid as possible.

  4. Add club soda and remaining 1/2 cup strawberries and 1/4 cup basil. Serve over ice.

  5. DO AHEAD: Syrup can be made up to 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Why this Strawberry-Ginger Punch works for PCOS

Liquid calories deserve extra attention with PCOS because they pass through the stomach faster than solid food, producing sharper insulin responses. If a drink contains sugar, sweetener, or fruit, pairing it with a protein-rich snack helps blunt the response.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Basil.

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Strawberry-Ginger Punch recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Drink. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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