Whipped Ricotta with Honey and Mixed Berries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups mixed fresh berries (such as blackberries, raspberries, and halved strawberries)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend ricotta, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar, honey, and vanilla in processor until smooth. Transfer to bowl. Cover bowl and refrigerate until ricotta mixture is slightly set, about 2 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Stir before using.)
- Combine berries, lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in large bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Divide ricotta mixture among 6 wineglasses. Top with berries and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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