Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

7 tablespoons gingersnap cookie crumbs
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese
Sugar substitute equivalent to 2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
12 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping

Instructions

Sprinkle crumbs onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheeses until smooth. Add sugar substitute and sugar; beat until smooth. Add sour cream, pumpkin, cornstarch, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and nutmeg; beat until blended. Add eggs and whites; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into prepared pan.
Place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. Place in a larger baking pan. Add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325 ° for 50-60 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Remove foil from pan. Refrigerate overnight.
Remove sides of pan. Dollop each slice with 1 tablespoon whipped topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Gingersnap Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe 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 12 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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