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Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita
PCOS-Friendly Dessert

Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita

8 servings

This Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Susan Spungen A grown-up shaved ice, with a welcome hit of spice from the pepper.
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Ingredients

Servings 8

Instructions

  1. Purée cantaloupe, sugar, Muscat, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a shallow baking dish and freeze mixture until edges begin to set, about 30 minutes.

  2. Using a fork, scrape mixture to break up frozen portions. Freeze, scraping and breaking up every 20 –30 minutes, until mixture resembles fluffy shaved ice, 2 –4 hours. Serve granita topped with coarsely ground pepper.

  3. Do ahead: Granita can be made 3 days ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and keep frozen. Scrape before serving.

Why this Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita works for PCOS

Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Cantaloupe and Black Pepper Granita recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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