PCOS-Safe Dessert - Apricot and Coconut Rice Pudding with Stevia - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
200
Calories
4g
Protein
30g
Carbs
5g
Fat
Grocery list: short-grain brown rice, unsweetened almond milk, dried apricots, unsweetened shredded coconut, stevia, vanilla extract. The GI for brown rice is 50, for apricots is 34, and for almond milk is 25.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100g) short-grain brown rice
- 2 cups (500ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup (30g) dried apricots
- 1/4 cup (20g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp (15ml) stevia
- 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water.
- Combine rice, almond milk, and stevia in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Chop the dried apricots and add to the saucepan along with the shredded coconut.
- Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Serve warm or chilled.
This PCOS-friendly dessert is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The brown rice provides a good source of magnesium and B vitamins, which are important for insulin metabolism. Apricots are high in fiber, helping to regulate blood sugar levels, and coconut provides healthy fats. The use of stevia as a sweetener keeps the sugar content low, making this a guilt-free dessert option.
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