Coconut Curry Trail Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Coconut Curry Trail Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 110 calories, 4g protein, and 5g carbs per serving. Ready in 12 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole roasted almonds
- 1½ cups unsalted peanuts
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- 3 tablespoons sweetened coconut flakes
- Cooking spray
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
Instructions
- In a medium plastic container place almonds, peanuts, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds and coconut. Spray mixture evenly with cooking spray and then sprinkle on curry powder. Place lid on plastic container and gently shake contents to mix well.
- Dietitian Tip: If you prefer a stronger curry flavor, increase portion size to ½ teaspoon or just leave out if you don’t like curry flavor.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Coconut Curry Trail Mix contribute to your health goals:
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Coconut Curry Trail Mix can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sunflower Seeds, Nuts.
Sunflower seeds are an excellent food for PCOS as they are packed with vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Just one cup of sunflower seeds provides 30% of the recommended daily intake for vitamin B6. Sunflower seeds are also loaded with two other important of PCOS busting minerals: zinc and magnesium. Nuts are 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 sy...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Coconut Curry Trail Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 110 calories per serving with 4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 12 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 110 calories, 4g protein (15%), 5g carbs, 9g fat. Plus 2g 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 110 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 24 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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