Lemon Poppyseed Cheesecake Cupcakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
0g
Carbs
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Fat
A deliciously rich and lemony dessert that's individually portioned.
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups gingersnaps, crushed, plus more for garnish
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar, plus 2/3 cup, divided
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 small lemon's worth lemon zest, (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ยบ.
- Mix brown sugar, crushed gingersnaps and butter together in a small bowl until they begin to stick together.
- Divide the mixture evenly between 18 cupcake liners, pressing down to make sure it is smooth and solidly packed.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Lemon.
Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. 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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