Ice Box Cheesecake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 32 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup fluid whipped cream
- 1 1/2 cups whole kernels ground almonds
- 4 oz splenda
Instructions
- Cream cheese should be softened, beaten till light and fluffy with mixer.
- Add 2/3 cup of Splenda and blend in with cream cheese.
- In a separate bowl whip cream until light and fluffy, volume should double.
- Add whipped cream to cream cheese mixture, beat together until thoroughly mixed.
- For crust, chop almonds (pecans or walnuts can be used as well) until texture is finer but still with small pieces of nut.
- Add 1/4 cup of Splenda and the butter, melted.
- Spread crust in 8" x 10" pan. Crust will be thin but small amount will hold the filling fine, spread cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Ice Box Cheesecake contribute to your health goals:
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Ice Box Cheesecake can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Almonds.
Almonds are a nutrient-packed snack that offers numerous benefits for individuals managing PCOS. These nuts are rich in healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes almonds particularly beneficial for those with PCOS? Low Glycemic Index (GI) Almonds have a low glycemic index, which means they have a minimal impact on blood sugar levels. This is particularly important for individuals with PCOS, as it helps manage insulin resistance and prevent the spikes and c...
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