Blood Orange–Chia Pudding - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Blood Orange–Chia Pudding
Servings: 2
Dessert

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz Why drink O.J. with your yogurt when you can mix it in?

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup fresh blood orange juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange-flower water
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 2 blood oranges
  • Chopped pistachios (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Whisk yogurt, blood orange juice, orange-flower water, salt, and 2 Tbsp. honey in a medium bowl. Whisk in chia seeds, cover, and chill at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  2. Cut peel and white pith from oranges. Cut along sides of membranes to release segments into a medium bowl.
  3. Give pudding a good stir and divide between small bowls, layering with some orange segments. Top with pistachios and remaining segments; drizzle with honey.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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 one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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