Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Dessert

This Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups peeled, cored and sliced Granny Smith apples
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups sugar
3 1/2 sticks butter, melted, plus more for the pan
3 1/4 cups corn flour, plus a little extra for the pan
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pine nuts, toasted in the oven until golden brown
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons golden raisins, coarsely chopped and soaked in 2 tablespoons anisette
1/2 lemon, peel grated
Garnish: pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the apple slices in a bowl and sprinkle them with lemon juice. Set aside. In a large bowl, place the sugar and melted butter and mix well. Fold in the flour and baking powder, then beat in the eggs until the mixture is smooth. Add the pine nuts, walnuts, raisins, anisette and lemon peel. Fold in the apples and stir well to combine. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan and pour in the batter. Bake 1 hour and allow to cool before slicing. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake) good for PCOS?

Yes, this Brustengolo (Corn Flour Cake) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 6 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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