Pineapple Macadamia Nut Granola Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 1

Snack

This Pineapple Macadamia Nut Granola Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This recipe is designed to distract the frozen taste buds of anyone who is still (un)fortunate enough to be enjoying the frigid cold of winter. So open wide and take a bite out of a warmer climate by tasting the sweet pineapple, toasted coconut and salty

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup coconut flakes
3/4 cup dried pineapple, medium chopped
1 cup macadamia nuts, crushed
1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1/3 cup Agave Nectar
4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 ºF.
Spread the oats and coconut out on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes, stir, then bake an additional 5 minutes (watch the mixture as it toasts and stir an additional time if necessary to prevent burning).
Remove the toasted oats and coconut and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the dried pineapple and macadamia nuts to the bowl. Set the mixture aside.
Line a glass baking dish with wax paper, then coat the wax paper with a thin layer of cooking spray.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, Agave Nectar, butter, pure vanilla extract and salt. Heat until ingredients are melted together.
Pour the hot liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the baking dish.
Let the granola mixture dry and harden for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove the dried granola whole from the baking dish. Cut it in half length-wise, then cut each rectangular half into six bars.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Agave, a sweetener derived from the core of the agave plant, is frequently highlighted in nutritional discussions due to its notably low glycemic index (GI) rating. With a GI score of just 17, it stands out from many other natural sweetene...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pineapple Macadamia Nut Granola Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pineapple Macadamia Nut Granola Bars 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?

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