Breakfast: PCOS Friendly Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds

Grocery list: Steel cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon. This recipe is low GI, as steel cut oats have a GI of 42, and chia seeds and cinnamon are both low GI foods.

This PCOS-friendly oatmeal is a great way to start your day. The steel cut oats are a low GI carbohydrate, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation. Cinnamon is also thought to help regulate blood sugar levels. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and can be personalized with your favorite sweetener and toppings.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

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Ingredients

1 cup of steel cut oats (US) or 240 grams (Metric), 2.5 cups of water (US) or 600 ml (Metric), 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (US) or 15 grams (Metric), 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (US) or 5 grams (Metric), Optional: sweetener of choice

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. 2. Stir in the oats and reduce the heat to a simmer. 3. Cook the oats, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, until the oats are your desired texture. 4. Stir in the chia seeds and cinnamon, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 5. Sweeten to taste, if desired, and serve.

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