Breakfast: Hazelnut Granola

Recipe by /contributors/duane-sorenson Customize this recipe by subbing in other nuts and seeds.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sunflower Seeds, Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Hazelnut Granola

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. 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

1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup blanched hazelnuts, very coarsely chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw shelled sunflower seeds
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Dried fruit and plain whole Greek yogurt (for serving)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toss oats, hazelnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, coconut, honey, oil, and salt in a large bowl. Spread out on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, 20 –25 minutes. Let cool. Serve with dried fruit and yogurt.
DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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