Apple Cream Cheese Crunch Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Snack

This Apple Cream Cheese Crunch Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Apple pie filling is the key to making these easy and delicious cheesecake bars.

Ingredients

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 can (20 oz) apple pie filling
1 1/2 cups crushed Nature Valley™ oats 'n honey crunchy granola bars (about 4 pouches)
1/2 cup real maple syrup

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Unroll dough; press in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over dough. Spoon apple pie filling evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with crushed granola bars.
Bake 32 to 35 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown and filling is set. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Drizzle each with maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate any remaining bars up to 3 days.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple Cream Cheese Crunch Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apple Cream Cheese Crunch 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?

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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