This simple Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark is the perfect summer dessert or snack. It’s quick to assemble, full of nourishing ingredients and delicious.
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Why Berries Are Perfect for Women with PCOS
Berries are not just tasty—they’re a powerhouse of nutrition that can help manage PCOS symptoms and promote overall health. Here’s why they should be a staple in your diet:
🍓 Rich in Antioxidants
Berries are packed with antioxidants, which play a crucial role in protecting your cells from damage caused by free radicals. This is especially important for women with PCOS, as antioxidants can help reduce inflammation, a common issue in PCOS.
🍓 Nutrient-Dense
Berries are loaded with essential nutrients like Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Vitamin C is excellent for keeping your skin youthful and glowing, potassium helps regulate blood pressure, and fiber promotes healthy digestion. Including berries in your diet can help address some of the common health concerns associated with PCOS, such as high blood pressure and digestive issues.
🍓 Improves Fertility
A diet rich in fiber and antioxidants from fruits like berries, can help improve fertility and egg quality.
The combination of fiber from the fruit, protein from the yogurt and healthy fats from the nuts, helps with blood sugar control. Stable blood sugars are critical for fertility.
🍓 What you’ll need to make this:
- Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries (or any combination of berries)
- Pecans
- Full fat greek yogurt
- Maple syrup
🍓 Versatility
This recipe is more like a formula and a blank canvas so you can mix and match different ingredients to suit your taste buds.
- Choice any berry you like!
- Stone fruits like cherries and peaches could also be used, just make sure the pieces are small.
- You can add chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate to the bark.
- Any nut or seed would be delicious, I especially like pistachios.
- Choose a dairy or non-dairy yogurt.
- Substitute for the sweetener of your choice.
🍓 How to Make
Frozen Yogurt Berry Bark (PCOS-Friendly)
Equipment
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 6 strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup raspberries, halved
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup pecans, raw, crushed
- 2 cups Greek yogurt, full-fat
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- pinch salt
Instructions
Prep
- Line a shallow baking pan with parchment paper.
- Slice strawberries, halve raspberries and crush pecans.
- Whisk together yogurt, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt.
Make
- Spread the yogurt over the parchment paper in the baking pan.
- Cover with berries and sprinkle with crushed pecans.
- Place in the freezer for at least 3-4 hours to firm.
- Remove from the freezer and break into pieces using a chef's knife.
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Final thoughts…
Managing PCOS doesn’t have to be overwhelming. By incorporating nutrient-dense foods like berries, yogurt and nuts into your diet and enjoying simple, healthy recipes, you can take control of your health one step at a time. Remember, small changes can lead to big results.
If you tried this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Share your creations and tag me on social media at @Your.PCOS.Dietitian. Let’s continue this journey towards a healthier, happier you together. 🌟
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Meggie Connelly MS, RD, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, PCOS Advocate and Culinary Nutritionist who helps individuals with PCOS and chronic dieters go from confused, frustrated and exhausted to confident and balanced.
