Warmed Berries with Honey and Fresh Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Warmed Berries with Honey and Fresh Cheese Recipe | MyRecipes
Servings: 6
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Susan Herrmann Loomis You may adapt this dessert to your taste by adjusting the blend of berries, the amount of honey, or even the amount of cheese. The idea is luxury in the amount of berries. Fromage blanc is wonderfully subtle; you can sub G

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries, divided
  • 1 cup raspberries, divided
  • 1 cup blackberries, divided
  • 6 tablespoons mild honey
  • 4 large basil leaves, torn
  • 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise
  • 2 cups 0% fat fromage blanc
  • 6 small basil sprigs

Instructions

  1. Combine half of berries and honey in a small saucepan over low heat; cook 8 minutes or until slightly warmed, gently stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in basil leaves.
  2. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Combine seeds and cheese in a small bowl, stirring well.
  3. Spoon about 1/4 cup cheese mixture into each of 6 glasses or small bowls. Top each serving with about 1/4 cup warm berry mixture. Top each serving with 1/4 cup remaining fresh berries and a basil sprig. Serve immediately.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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