Lunch: Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies

Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz Try these sprinkled on peanut butter toast or stirred into plain yogurt that's been seasoned with fresh lemon juice and salt.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Brown Rice

Health benefits of Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain puffed brown rice
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil, warmed to liquefy if needed
1 1/2 teaspoons brown rice syrup or pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
3/4 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Toss puffed rice, coconut flakes, coconut oil, brown rice syrup, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and paprika on a rimmed baking sheet until rice and coconut are evenly coated. Season with salt and roast until coconut is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Let cool.