Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies
Lunch

This Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
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.

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

  1. 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.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds, Poppy Seeds, Brown Rice.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Puffed Rice and Coconut Crunchies 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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