This PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Granola Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 6g protein, and 28g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, mix together the oats, psyllium husk, nuts, dried fruits, and salt.
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Heat the honey and vanilla extract in a saucepan until it becomes runny.
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Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well.
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Press the mixture into a lined baking tray.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Let it cool before cutting into bars.
Why this PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Granola Bars works for PCOS
The 28g of carbohydrates here come paired with 10g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Granola Bars should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
At 5mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Granola Bars fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Granola Bars recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 6g protein (12%), 28g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 10g 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 200 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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