Grocery list: Almond flour, honey, sliced almonds, coconut oil, vanilla extract. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of almond flour and honey.
These almond bars are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Almonds are a great source of magnesium and vitamin E, which can help manage insulin levels and reduce inflammation. The low GI of this recipe also helps maintain a stable blood sugar level, which is crucial for managing PCOS symptoms. Enjoy this quick and easy snack that brings a sense of control and optimism to your PCOS diet.
This recipe includes superfoods such as:
1 cup almond flour (US), 120g almond flour (Metric), 1/2 cup honey (US), 120ml honey (Metric), 1/2 cup sliced almonds (US), 50g sliced almonds (Metric), 1/4 cup coconut oil (US), 60ml coconut oil (Metric), 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (US), 2.5ml vanilla extract (Metric)
1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). 2. In a bowl, mix together almond flour and sliced almonds. 3. In a saucepan, melt coconut oil and honey over medium heat. 4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. 5. Pour the liquid mixture over the almond mixture and stir until well combined. 6. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish. 7. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. 8. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Serving Size: 2
Amount Per ONE Serving | ||
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Calories 200 kcal | ||
Fat 15 g | ||
Carbohydrate 10 g | ||
Protein 8 g | ||
Omega 3 0.50 g | ||
Zinc 1.00 mg | ||
Magnesium 75.00 mg | ||
B Vitamins 0.20 mg | ||
Iron 1.5 mg | ||
Calcium 80 mg | ||
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | ||
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | ||
Saturated Fat 8 g | ||
Sodium 5 mg | ||
Sugar 12 g | ||
Potassium 200 mg | ||
Fiber 3 g |
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