Homemade Mango-Agave Granola with Greek Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Homemade Mango-Agave Granola with Greek Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup agave syrup
- 1/4 cup clover honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup diced dried sweetened mango
- 1 pint 2-percent Greek yogurt
- Honey drizzle, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a 1/2-sheet pan with parchment paper or silpat. Mix together the oil, agave syrup, honey, cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Combine the oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, flax seed, and salt in a large bowl. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir well to combine making sure everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared sheet pan and bake in the oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. While still warm, break into clumps. Add the dried fruit after it has cooled. Serve the yogurt in bowls and top with some of the granola and a drizzle of honey. Store the leftover granola in an airtight container in a cool place.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Wheat Germ, Sunflower Seeds, Honey, Agave.
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). Wheatgerm...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Homemade Mango-Agave Granola with Greek Yogurt 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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