Chocolate Cheese Fudge - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb processed cheese, sliced or cubed
- 1 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup nuts, chopped, pecans and/or walnuts
- 2 (16 oz) boxes confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa
Instructions
- Spray lightly the bottom of a 9x2 inch square pan with a nonstick spray.
- Using a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cheese and butter together, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and nuts.
- In a large bowl sift together the sugar and cocoa. Pour the cheese mixture into the sugar and cocoa mixture and stir until completely mixed. The candy will be very stiff.
- Using your hands, remove candy from bowl and press evenly and firmly into pan. Because of the amount of butter in this recipe, pat the top of the candy with a paper towel to remove the excess oil. Place pan in refrigerator until candy is firm.
- To serve candy, cut into squares.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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