Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars

This Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Kristin Donnelly Whether you call them magic bars or seven-layer (or sometimes five-layer) cookies, you probably know these treats. Chunky bits—like chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut—get layered over sticky condensed milk and a crisp cookie cr

Ingredients

Servings 1

1 (10-ounce) bag plain salted potato chips, preferably not thick-cut
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour or rice flour
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup large unsweetened coconut flakes, such as Bob’s Red Mill, or sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup salted smoked almonds, or your nut of choice, roughly chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Butter a 9x13" baking pan, preferably metal, and line with parchment paper so it overhangs by a couple of inches on the long sides of the pan.
In a food processor, pulse the potato chips with the flour until they resemble coarse bread crumbs. Pour in the 4 tablespoons butter and pulse until the chips are evenly moistened and finely chopped. Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the crust is dry and very lightly browned. Let cool.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the crust and tip the pan so it forms an even layer. Scatter the chocolate chips, coconut, and nuts on top and use a fork or the back of a spoon to press the ingredients into the sticky condensed milk.
Bake for about 25 minutes, until the coconut is toasted and the condensed milk is lightly browned at the edges. Transfer to a rack and let cool.
When the bar is cool, use the parchment paper to lift it out of the pan. Cut into any size squares you desire and serve.

Why this Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars works for PCOS

A PCOS-friendly snack like this Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Potato Chip–Crusted Magic Bars recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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