This Melon Granita Trio is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a blender, puree the watermelon with the sugar, lime juice and cayenne, if using. Pour the puree into a shallow plastic container and freeze until frozen around the edges and slushy in the center, about 30 minutes.
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In a small saucepan, stir the water and sugar over low heat just until the sugar melts. Let cool, then transfer the syrup to a blender. Add the honeydew and lemon juice and cinnamon, if using, and puree. Transfer the puree to a shallow plastic container and freeze until frozen around the edges and slushy, about 30 minutes.
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In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar and stir over low heat just until the sugar melts. Let cool, then transfer the syrup to a blender. Add the cantaloupe and lemon juice and puree until smooth. Transfer the puree to a shallow plastic container and freeze until frozen around the edges and slushy, about 30 minutes.
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Using a fork, stir the granitas every 20 minutes or so, until they're completely frozen into a mass of fluffy icy shards, about 1 1/2 hours. Just before serving, fluff each granita. Scoop into bowls and serve. If the granitas become solid, chop into chunks and puree until fluffy.
Why this Melon Granita Trio works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Melon Granita Trio that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Melon Granita Trio 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 6 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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