Caramel Apple Streusel Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Snack

This Caramel Apple Streusel Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A Crescent Recipe Creations™ flaky dough sheet makes a simple crust for a dessert bar bursting with old-world flavors.

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
3 cups chopped peeled cooking apples (2 large)
1/2 cup caramel topping
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Unroll dough; press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Sprinkle apples over dough.
In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramel topping and 1/4 cup flour to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly, until thickened. Drizzle over apples.
In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon. With pastry blender, cut in butter, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle evenly over apples.
Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until top is golden brown and apples are tender.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Apples wi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caramel Apple Streusel Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Caramel Apple Streusel Bars 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 8 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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