BONUS RECIPE: Almond Joy Hot Chocolate - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup Splenda Sugar Blend
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- ½ cup fat-free whipped topping
Instructions
- Add almonds to a dry sauté pan over medium-high heat and sauté until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
- Add almond milk, cocoa powder, Splenda, and coconut extract to a blender and blend until incorporated and slightly foamy.
- Add hot chocolate mixture to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
- Add one cup of hot chocolate to a coffee mug, top with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cooled, toasted almonds.
- Repeat for three remaining coffee mugs.
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 BONUS RECIPE: Almond Joy Hot Chocolate contribute to your health goals:
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with PCOS
- Almond milk: A suitable dairy alternative for women with PCOS who avoid dairy
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 BONUS RECIPE: Almond Joy Hot Chocolate 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: Almonds.
Almonds are a nutrient-packed snack that offers numerous benefits for individuals managing PCOS. These nuts are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes almonds particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Almonds have a low glycemic index, which means they have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insulin resistance and prevent the spikes and c...
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