Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts
Servings: 8
Lunch

This Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/alison-roman Any combination of nuts and seeds will be fine, so feel free to finish up any odds and ends you have around.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1/4 cup shelled raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 ºF. Toss 1 cup blanched almonds, 1 cup pecans, 1 cup walnuts, 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 Tbsp. rosemary leaves, 2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, 1 tsp. hot smoked Spanish paprika, and 1 tsp. kosher salt in a medium bowl. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until nuts are toasted, 20 –25 minutes. Spread out on parchment paper, breaking up clusters. Let cool.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Nuts are 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. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts 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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