Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Dessert

This Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Zucchini makes these treats nice and moist. You can substitute pecans for the walnuts.

Ingredients

1/2 c. unsalted butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. zucchini
1/4 c. Unsweetened cocoa powder
3 oz. bittersweet chocolate
3 tbsp. sour cream
1/2 tsp. Coarse salt
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
24 walnut halves
non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together butter, sugar, salt, and egg until combined. Add vanilla, zucchini, and sour cream and stir until incorporated. Sift flour and cocoa powder into bowl and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate.
Spray two mini muffin pans with cooking spray. Fill each cup with 2 tablespoons batter and top with a walnut. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 17 minutes. Let muffins cool slightly in pans on wire racks before serving. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate-Zucchini Cakes with Walnuts 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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