This Praline Brownies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Special equipment: candy thermometer
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Preheat oven to 325 °. Butter a 9 by 9-inch pan.
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Sift together flour and baking powder. Set aside
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In a small bowl, beat together eggs and vanilla extract. Set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt the 1/4 lb of butter over medium-high heat. Add water and bring to a boil. Stir in the sugar, bring back to a boil, then add chocolate chunks*. Whisk to combine well.
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*Cook's Note: Since butter mixture is so hot, the chocolate will melt rapidly.
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Pour into a large bowl and allow to cool.
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Add eggs and vanilla to the chocolate mixture and blend together using a hand-held blender. Add the flour mixture and blend until combined. Fold in pralines and chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and allow brownies to cool before adding topping.
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When brownies and topping have cooled, completely frost brownies, cut into squares and serve.
Why this Praline Brownies works for PCOS
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Praline Brownies should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Praline Brownies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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