Chocolate Nut Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 c. butter
- 1 c. sugar
- 3 eggs
- .67 c. heavy cream
- 3/4 c. roasted walnuts or any nuts
- 1 1/2 c. cake flour
- 2 tbsp. fine cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 c. chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer, and mix at medium speed for 2 minutes until uniform.
- Add the eggs, cream, nuts, flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and reduce the mixing speed to low. Mix until uniform.
- Turn off the mixer, add the chocolate chips, and mix well.
- Place cupcake liner in each cup of a 6-cup muffin pan. Spoon in the batter so each cup is 3 ⁄4 full.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove the muffins from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Remove the muffins from the pan and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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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