Granola Crunch Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Granola Crunch Recipe
Servings: 52
Lunch

This Granola Crunch Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 cartons (18 ounces each) old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups Grape-Nuts
  • 1-1/2 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 cup sunflower kernels
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, cubed
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups raisins

Instructions

  1. In a very large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the brown sugar, butter, honey, oil and molasses for 2-3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
  2. Transfer to two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350 ° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring twice. Cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in raisins. Store in airtight containers.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Wheat Germ, Sesame Seeds, Honey, Nuts, Walnuts.

Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. 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...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Granola Crunch Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

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

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