Grapefruit Granité with Mangoes and White Rum Mojito - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice (from 2 large grapefruits)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon grenadine
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, plus 4 mint sprigs for garnish
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup white rum
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into 4 halves
Instructions
- In an 8-inch square glass dish, stir together the grapefruit juice, honey and grenadine. Freeze the mixture until solid, at least 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the mint leaves, sugar, rum and lime juice and puree. Refrigerate the mojito.
- About 30 minutes before serving, transfer the granité to the refrigerator to soften. Cut each mango half lengthwise into thin slices. Pour the mojito into shallow bowls. Fan out the mango slices in the bowls and top with large scoops of the granité. Garnish with the mint sprigs and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Grapefruit.
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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