Pine Nut and Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Dessert

This Pine Nut and Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/arlene-krieger Arlene sometimes uses sliced apricots, peaches or whole strawberries instead of plums for an equally delicious topping.

Ingredients

4 scoops vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
2 large plums, pitted, thinly sliced
1/8 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 ripe but firm bananas, peeled, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted

Instructions

Put 1 scoop of ice cream into each of 4 deep bowls; place bowls in freezer. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat. Add sugar and stir until blended. Increase heat to medium. Add plums and cinnamon and sauté until plums begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add bananas and sauté just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Spoon sauce over ice cream. Sprinkle with nuts.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Nut and Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pine Nut and Fruit Ice Cream Sundaes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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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