Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina Granola Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina Granola Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups of rolled oats (160g)
- 1 cup of nuts (150g)
- 1/2 cup of honey (120ml)
- 1/4 cup of spirulina powder (30g)
- 1/2 cup of dried fruits (75g)
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt (2.5g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
- Spread oats and nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat honey until it becomes runny.
- Mix in spirulina powder and salt.
- Combine toasted oats and nuts with the honey mixture.
- Add dried fruits.
- Press mixture into a lined baking dish.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Let it cool and cut into bars.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Honey.
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. 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 tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina Granola Bars recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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 2 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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