Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Barbara Chernetz Wait! Don't order this...make it healthier at home! One massive Cinnabon Pecanbon (1,080 calories and 50 grams of fat) has more calories than a Quarter Pounder with cheese and a large order of fries. You could eat two of ours (

Ingredients

1/2 c. dark-brown sugar
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. honey
1/2 c. pecans
1 can reduced-fat buttermilk biscuits
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tbsp. melted butter
1/3 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tsp. low-fat milk

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter, honey, and 1 tablespoon water over medium heat, until mixture is smooth. Pour into a 9-inch-round cake pan. Sprinkle pecans over mixture, then place biscuits on top of pecans in pan.
In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Brush each biscuit with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake 20 minutes or until tops of biscuits are browned. Remove from oven and immediately invert onto a wire rack (with foil underneath to catch drips); let cool slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over buns. Serve warm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Honey.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Honey, of...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns good for PCOS?

Yes, this Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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