PCOS Magnesium Rich Snack - Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Seed Bark - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Magnesium Rich Snack - Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Seed Bark
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Snack

This PCOS Magnesium Rich Snack - Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Seed Bark is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 7g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
7g Protein
20g Carbs
18g Fat
Grocery list: Dark chocolate chips, pumpkin seeds, sea salt. This recipe has a low GI due to the use of dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of dark chocolate chips (170g)
  • 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds (65g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt (1.25g)

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
  2. Stir in the pumpkin seeds until they are fully coated with chocolate.
  3. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
  6. Break into pieces and serve.
This PCOS-friendly snack is rich in magnesium, a mineral that helps regulate insulin and blood sugar levels. Dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds are both low GI foods, making this a great choice for managing PCOS symptoms. The preparation is quick and easy, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Magnesium Rich Snack - Dark Chocolate and Pumpkin Seed Bark recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 7g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 7g protein (11%), 20g carbs, 18g fat. Plus 3g 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.

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