Stuffed French Toast - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese
- 6 tbsp. sugar
- 1/2 c. pecans or walnuts
- 1/3 c. raisins
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 slice challah bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 c. milk
- 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Instructions
- In medium bowl, stir together ricotta, 3 tablespoons sugar, nuts, raisins, and vanilla until combined.
- With small, sharp knife, make a pocket in each piece of bread by cutting a horizontal slit along the bottom edge of piece.
- Spoon ricotta filling into pockets, dividing it evenly; press edges of bread together gently to enclose filling.
- In large, shallow bowl, lightly beat eggs and milk together. Dip stuffed bread into egg mixture, coating sides completely, absorbing all egg mixture.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-low heat. Add stuffed bread and cook 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown all over. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and serve hot.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
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. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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