Chocolate Macaroon Crescent Bars

This Chocolate Macaroon Crescent Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Flaky crescent dough goes sweet and simple in a chocolaty, nutty dessert bar.

Ingredients

Servings 36

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
2 cups flaked or shredded coconut
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
2 tablespoons creamy or crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup chopped almonds, if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate into 2 rectangles. Place lengthwise in pan. Press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust, pressing edges and perforations to seal. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut into 2 rectangles. Place lengthwise in pan. Press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides to form crust.
Sprinkle coconut evenly over crust. In medium bowl, mix condensed milk and almond extract; drizzle over coconut.
Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and filling is set. Cool in pan on cooling rack 15 minutes.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter. Spread chocolate mixture over bars; sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Why this Chocolate Macaroon Crescent Bars works for PCOS

Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Chocolate Macaroon Crescent Bars works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chocolate Macaroon Crescent Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Chocolate Macaroon Crescent Bars 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 36 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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