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Makeover Oatmeal Bars Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

20 servings

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This Makeover Oatmeal Bars Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Instructions

In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil and syrup until well blended.
In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in raisins.
Spread batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 ° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Why this Makeover Oatmeal Bars Recipe works for PCOS

Eating a substantial breakfast like this Makeover Oatmeal Bars Recipe is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Makeover Oatmeal Bars Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Makeover Oatmeal Bars Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. 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 20 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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