Carrot Cupcakes with Coconut Pecan Frosting - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 bag (11.8 oz) frozen honey Dijon carrots
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Pillsbury™ Classic Yellow Cake Mix
- 1/3 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1 can Pillsbury™ Creamy Supreme™ Coconut Pecan Frosting
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F. Place paper baking cups in each of 24 regular-size muffin cups. Microwave frozen carrots as directed on bag 3 to 4 minutes to thaw. In food processor, place carrots. Cover; process until finely chopped.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and 1 cup water with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until blended. Fold in carrots, raisins and pecans. Spoon into muffin cups, filling three-fourths full.
- Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Spread cupcakes with frosting.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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