Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Dessert

This Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Frosted with luscious, fluffy cream cheese frosting, these mini cakes couldn't be easier to make.

Ingredients

1 package white cake mix
1 package Jell-O® Lemon Flavor Instant Pudding
1 c. water
4 egg whites
2 tbsp. oil
1 package Philadelphia® Cream Cheese
1/4 c. butter
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 package powdered sugar

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
Beat first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer on low speed until moistened. (Batter will be thick.) Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spoon into 24 paper-lined muffin cups.
Bake 21 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.
Beat cream cheese, butter, and juice with mixer until well blended. Gradually add sugar, beating on low speed after each addition until well blended. Spread onto cupcakes. Variation: Substitute Philadelphia® Neufchâtel Cheese for the cream cheese; prepare as directed. Variation: For a special extra touch, blend 1 teaspoon lemon zest into frosting before spreading onto cupcakes. Each serving provides: 0. 5g trans fat, 4%DV vitamin A, 0%DV vitamin C, 6%DV calcium, and 0%DV iron.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Cream Cheese Cupcakes 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 24 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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