Flower Garden Cupcakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Dessert

This Flower Garden Cupcakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

These cupcakes are easy to make and a lot of fun to decorate with your kids for Easter.

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix
1 c. boiling water
1 package Jell-O® Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1 tub Cool Whip® Whipped Topping
Green, yellow, and red food coloring

Instructions

Prepare cake batter and bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Pierce tops with fork.
Add boiling water to gelatin mix in small bowl; stir 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Spoon over cupcakes. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Tint Cool Whip® with food coloring; spread over cupcakes.
Decorate as desired (see below). Keep refrigerated. Marshmallow flowers: For each flower, cut 1 large marshmallow into 5 slices; press cut sides in colored sugar. Arrange on cupcake to resemble flower. Add candy to center. Bunnies: Top cupcakes with tinted coconut and marshmallow bunnies. Nilla® flowers: For each flower, place 1 wafer on top of cupcake; surround with 10 miniature marshmallows. Tinting coconut: Mix 1/2 teaspoon water with a few drops of food coloring. Add to 1 cup Baker's® Angel Flake Coconut in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Shake until coconut is evenly tinted. Use more food coloring for a darker shade and less coloring for a lighter shade. Nutrition Information per Serving (marshmallow flower topping): 180 calories, 4. 5g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 0. 5g trans fat, 20mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 22g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4% DV calcium, and 2%DV iron. Nutrition Information per Serving (bunnies topping): 160 calories, 6g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 0. 5g trans fat, 20mg cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 17g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4% DV calcium, and 2%DV iron. Nutrition Information per Serving (Nilla® flowers topping): 180 calories, 5g total fat, 2. 5g saturated fat, 0. 5g trans fat, 20mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate, 0g dietary fiber, 20g sugars, 2g protein, 0%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 4% DV calcium, and 2%DV iron.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flower Garden Cupcakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Flower Garden Cupcakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 24 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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