Almond Butter Chia Squares - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. Chia is high in fiber, omega-3s, and protein.
Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Raw Almonds
- 1 tbsp. 1 tsp. Coconut Oil
- 4 tbsp. NOW Erythritol
- 2 tbsp. Butter
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/4 tsp. Liquid Stevia
- 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Flakes
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- 1/2 cup Coconut Cream
- 2 tbsp. Coconut Flour
Instructions
- Add 1/2 cup Raw Almonds to a pan and toast for about 7 minutes on medium-low heat. Just enough so that you start to smell the nuttiness coming out.
- Add the nuts to the food processor and grind them.
- Once they reach a mealy consistency, add 2 tbsp. NOW Erythritol and 1 tsp. Coconut Oil.
- Continue grinding almonds until almond butter is formed.
- In a pan, melt 2 tbsp. Butter on medium heat while stirring. Do this until the butter is browned.
- Once butter is browned, add 1/4 cup Heavy Cream, 2 tbsp. NOW Erythritol, 1/4 tsp. Liquid Stevia, and 1 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract to the butter. Turn heat to low and stir well as the cream bubbles.
- Grind 1/4 Cup Chia Seeds in a spice grinder until a powder is formed.
- Begin toasting chia seeds and 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Flakes in a pan on medium low. You want the coconut to just slightly brown.
- Add almond butter to the butter and heavy cream mixture and stir it in well. Let it cook down into a paste.
- In a square (or whatever size you want) baking dish, add the almond butter mixture, toasted chia and coconut mixture, and 1/2 Cup Coconut Cream. You can add the coconut cream to a pan to melt it slightly before adding it.
- Add 1 tbsp. Coconut oil and 2 tbsp. Coconut Flour and mix everything together well.
- Using your fingers, pack the mixture into the baking dish well.
- Refrigerate mixture for at least an hour and then take it out of the baking dish. It should hold form now.
- Chop the mixture into squares or any shape you’d like and put back in the refrigerator for at least a few more hours. You can use excess mixture to form more squares, but I ate it instead.
- Take out and snack on it as you want!
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Almond Butter Chia Squares contribute to your health goals:
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Chia: Help stabilize blood sugar and support digestive health
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Almond Butter Chia Squares can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Chia Seeds.
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