Pumpkin Seed Cluster Snack Mix - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pumpkin Seed Cluster Snack Mix is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 110 calories, 3g protein, and 19g carbs per serving. Ready in 16 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted pumpkin seeds (in shell)
- ¼ cup unsalted peanuts
- 2 cups (about 4 ounces) high-fiber cluster cereal
- ¼ cup golden raisins, or dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook the pumpkin seeds and peanuts 2 to 3 minutes or until beginning to lightly brown, stirring frequently. Set aside on paper towel in a thin layer to cool quickly, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the pumpkin seed mixture with the remaining ingredients.
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 Pumpkin Seed Cluster Snack Mix contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Pumpkin seed: Both minerals are critical for hormone balance in PCOS
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. 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 Pumpkin Seed Cluster Snack 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: Cranberries, Nuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pumpkin Seed Cluster Snack Mix recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 110 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 16 minutes total. Prep time is 8 minutes and cook time is 8 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 110 calories, 3g protein (11%), 19g carbs, 4g fat. Plus 5g 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 8 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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