Honey Corn - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Honey Corn
Servings: 12
Lunch

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • Three 16-ounce bags microwave buttered popcorn, or 1 cup loose popcorn kernels, popped (about 20 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup honey with the honeycomb, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Special Equipment: candy thermometer

Instructions

  1. Place the popcorn and peanuts in an extra-large bowl or on 2 silicone-lined baking sheets and set aside. Combine the sugar, butter, cream and honey in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat slightly, clip on a candy thermometer, and keep at a low boil until it reaches the softball stage, about 234 degrees F. Remove the pot from the heat and add the baking soda while stirring. Pour the sugar mixture over the popcorn and mix well. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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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