Apple-Glazed Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Apple-Glazed Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The flavors are all-American--ham, cheese and apple, all rolled into one tasty bite.

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1/2 lb thinly sliced cooked ham
4 (1-oz) slices Swiss cheese (not processed cheese), cut into strips
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 medium apple, peeled, chopped
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup apple jelly

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 4 rectangles. Firmly press perforations to seal. Press each to form 6-inch square. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 4 rectangles. Press each to form 6-inch square.
Spread each square with mustard to within 1/4 inch of edges. Top with ham and cheese. Roll up. Press to seal ends and seams. Place rolls seam side down on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 16 to 21 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add apple; cook about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in jelly until melted. Cook about 2 minutes or until bubbly, stirring occasionally. Serve apple mixture over roll-ups.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Honey, of...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple-Glazed Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apple-Glazed Ham and Cheese Crescent Roll-Ups 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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