Dessert: PCOS-Safe Dessert - Apricot and Coconut Rice Pudding with Stevia

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.

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.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 60 mins

Total Time: 70 mins

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

brown rice

Health benefits of PCOS-Safe Dessert - Apricot and Coconut Rice Pudding with Stevia

Brown rice is 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.

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

1. Rinse the rice under cold water. 2. Combine rice, almond milk, and stevia in a saucepan. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 45 minutes. 4. Chop the dried apricots and add to the saucepan along with the shredded coconut. 5. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. 6. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. 7. Serve warm or chilled.

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