Bobby's Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Bobby's Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A sweet salad that makes a great side dish at a pot luck.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups unsalted pretzels, crushed (about 15 pretzel rods)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons applesauce
1 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
1 (8 oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat nondairy whipped topping
2 cups boiling water
2 (0.30 oz) packages sugar-free strawberry gelatin
2 cups cold water
1 cup strawberries, fresh sliced
1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple, drained

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
Combine the pretzels, melted butter, applesauce and 2 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl until blended. Press the mixture into the pan. Bake until just set, 5 –7 minutes. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, beat the cream cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar in a large bowl with a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread the filling over the cooled crust. Refrigerate until well chilled, 30 –40 minutes.
Pour the boiling water over the gelatin in a medium bowl, stirring until the gelatin dissolves completely, 1 –2 minutes. Stir in the cold water until blended. Add the strawberries and crushed pineapple, stirring to combine well. Pour the gelatin mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until set, 3 –4 hours.

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 Bobby's Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bobby's Lighter Strawberry Pretzel Salad 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?

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