Baked Stuffed Apples with Honeyed Greek Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Baked Stuffed Apples with Honeyed Greek Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

6 small Gala apples
2/3 cup packed pitted dates
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Pinch of kosher
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

For the apples: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the top 1/2-inch of the apples. Use a melon baller to scoop out the apple seeds and cores.
Pulse the dates, walnuts, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt in a food processor until it forms a paste. Divide the mixture evenly among the scooped-out apples. Place the apples in a baking dish. Mix the honey together with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, then drizzle the mixture over the apples. Bake until the apples are tender but not falling apart, 30 to 35 minutes.
For the yogurt: Meanwhile, stir together the yogurt, honey, lemon zest and cinnamon.
Serve the apples with dollops of the honeyed yogurt.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey, Apples, Nuts, Walnuts.

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). Honey, of...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baked Stuffed Apples with Honeyed Greek Yogurt good for PCOS?

Yes, this Baked Stuffed Apples with Honeyed Greek Yogurt 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 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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