Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels

This Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

The decadent dulce de leche is balanced with the crunchy pecans and pretzels. But that is not even the best part! This gourmet dessert is made from a brownie mix, which takes out all the mess and guesswork.

Ingredients

Servings 12

Cooking spray
1 box brownie mix
1/4 c. dulce de leche
1/2 c. mini pretzels
1/2 c. pecans
1/4 c. bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper, leaving a 3-inch overhang on 2 sides; spray the parchment. Prepare a box of brownie mix according to the package directions.
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Drizzle dulce de leche over the top, then drag a table knife through the batter to marbleize. Sprinkle mini pretzels, pecans and bittersweet chocolate chips over the batter. Bake and cool according to package directions. Serve with extra dulce de leche, if desired.

Why this Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels works for PCOS

A PCOS-friendly snack like this Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels 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

Is Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels good for PCOS?

Yes, this Brownies with Dulce de Leche, Pecans and Pretzels recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. 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 12 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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