Rugelach Recipe | Myrecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 22

Lunch

This Rugelach Recipe | Myrecipes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This update of the traditional sweet uses flaky piecrust and a filling of apricot jam, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 15-ounce package refrigerated piecrusts (such as Pillsbury)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup apricot jam
1/3 cup (2 ounces) chopped walnuts
1/3 cup raisins

Instructions

Heat oven to 400 ° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Sprinkle the work surface with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Unfold one of the crusts and place it on the sugar. Roll it to an even thickness. Spread half the jam evenly over the crust. Sprinkle with half of the walnuts and half of the raisins. Roll the dough tightly. Sprinkle the top of the log with 1/2 tablespoon of the sugar; repeat. Using a knife, trim the uneven ends (about 1 inch on each side). Cut the rolls into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Place the slices, sugared-side up, on baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake until golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. In Advance: Roll the rugelach the day before, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Slice and bake the day of the party.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Nuts, Walnuts.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rugelach Recipe | Myrecipes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Rugelach Recipe | Myrecipes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 22 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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