Sweet Almond Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet Pears Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Sweet Almond Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet Pears Recipe | MyRecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

If you’re avoiding oatmeal because of possible gluten cross-contamination, enjoy a bowl of warm cream of buckwheat cereal instead. Top this hearty cereal with chopped pears, dried cherries, and toasted almonds for a satisfying morning meal.

Ingredients

2 cups fat-free milk
1/2 cup uncooked cream of buckwheat
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
1 tablespoon light butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped ripe pear
1/4 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

Bring milk just to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in cream of buckwheat; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove buckwheat from heat; stir in 2 tablespoons sugar, butter, and next 3 ingredients.
While buckwheat cooks, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add pear, remaining 2 teaspoons sugar, cherries, 2 tablespoons water, and cinnamon to pan. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook 4 minutes. Remove from heat.
Spoon cereal evenly into 4 bowls. Top evenly with pear mixture and almonds.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Almond Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet Pears Recipe | MyRecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Sweet Almond Cream of Buckwheat with Skillet Pears Recipe | MyRecipes 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 4 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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