Salted Coconut Granola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Salted Coconut Granola is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Anna Stockwell Coconut oil adds an extra punch of coconut flavor, while an egg white adds extra crunch to this addictive granola.

Ingredients

2/3 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup virgin coconut oil, melted
3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats (about 12 ounces)
2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 cups crisped rice cereal
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg white

Instructions

Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 300 °F. Whisk agave and oil in a large bowl. Stir in oats, coconut flakes, pecans, rice cereal, sesame seeds, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
Whisk egg white and 1 Tbsp. water in a small bowl. Add to oat mixture and toss to evenly coat.
Divide oat mixture between 2 parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake granola, rotating sheets top to bottom and back to front and gently stirring halfway through, until golden brown, 25 –30 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks. Let granola cool before transferring to airtight containers.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Sesame Seeds, Agave.

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). Sesame se...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salted Coconut Granola good for PCOS?

Yes, this Salted Coconut 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 12 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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