Dessert: Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts

Recipe by Anissa Helou Warming the honey with rose water infuses it with flavor.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Yogurt with Fresh Figs, Honey, and Pine Nuts

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. 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 symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon rose water or orange-flower water
3 cups plain Greek yogurt
16 fresh figs, halved

Instructions

Toast pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium-low heat, tossing often, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate.
Heat honey and rose water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very runny, about 1 minute (do not let boil); let cool.
Serve yogurt and figs drizzled with warm honey mixture and topped with pine nuts.

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