Hazelnut Granola - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Breakfast

This Hazelnut Granola is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by /contributors/duane-sorenson Customize this recipe by subbing in other nuts and seeds.

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup blanched hazelnuts, very coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Dried fruit and plain whole Greek yogurt (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toss oats, hazelnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut, honey, oil, and salt in a large bowl. Spread out on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, 20 –25 minutes. Let cool. Serve with dried fruit and yogurt.
DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Sunflower seeds are an excellent food for PCOS as they are packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Just one cup of sunflower seeds provides 30% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also loaded with two other important of PCOS busting minerals: zinc and magnesium. 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 tablesp...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hazelnut Granola good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hazelnut Granola recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. 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 8 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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