Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Lunch

This Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Sweet potatoes and apples come together in this tasty baked side dish.

Ingredients

4 large sweet potatoes (3 1/2 to 4 lb)
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 medium apples, peeled, chopped (4 cups)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork; place on cookie sheet. Bake 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork. Let stand 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Cook apples, cinnamon and sugar in butter 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until apples are tender.
Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Slip off sweet potato skins; place potatoes in large bowl. Add salt, pepper and remaining 6 tablespoons butter; mash until no lumps remain. Add apple mixture; mix well. Spread in baking dish.
Cover with foil; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until center is hot.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Apples wi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Apples 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 16 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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