PCOS Safe Dessert Snack: Nuts and Seeds Granola

PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is one of the most common issues women suffer from. With our advanced lifestyle and non-traditional food habits, we have invited multiple health issues that start early on in our lives.

What’s worse?

Most women do not even realize that their disbalanced hormonal issues are serious to an extent that it can cause fertility problems for them in the future. 

Women who are taking treatment for PCOS or PCOD, let us applaud you for being aware and taking your health seriously. While we are talking about taking the right steps for your health, there are multiple dietary options that can help you improve your condition. Let us also help you with an effective recipe that can help you with PCOS. 

Nuts and seeds, like almonds, pumpkin seeds, and flax seeds, offer a bounty of essential fatty acids, protein, and fiber. This wholesome diet plays a pivotal role in stabilizing blood sugar levels and enhancing insulin sensitivity, nurturing your body in ways that promote overall well-being and help with PCOS/PCOD. 

Try this delicious yet nutritious recipe and see how it can help you!

Makes: 4 to 6  

Preparation time: 15 minutes  

Total time: 45 minutes  

Ingredients:

• 1 cup steel-cut oats
• 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc.), chopped
• 1/2 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds)
• 1/4 cup raw honey
• 1/4 cup cold-pressed coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp  srilankan rolled ground cinnamon powder 
• 1/4 tsp salt
• Additional add-ons: dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, and apricots  

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the steel-cut oats, chopped nuts, and mixed seeds.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the raw honey, cold-pressed coconut oil, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon powder and salt.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir until all the oats, nuts, and seeds are evenly coated.
5. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the granola is golden brown and crunchy.
7. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
8. Once cooled, you can add additional add-ons if needed.
9. Transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage. It can be kept at room temperature for up to two weeks.

Notes:

• Homemade nuts and seeds steel-cut oats granola is a nutritious breakfast option or snack.
• It provides a good balance of complex carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, making it suitable for individuals with PCOS.

Alternatively, you can visit our “PCOS - Shop by Concern page for more information.”

Disclaimer: Please keep your healthcare provider in the loop before introducing any new food item into your lifestyle, especially if you have a medical health condition or are on medications. In case you are allergic to certain foods, please avoid them.