The Ultimate Unbaked Brownies Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups loosely packed pitted dates
- 1 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Combine dates, walnuts, 6 Tbsp. cacao powder, 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 2 tsp. water and salt in a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
- Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish, or line dish with parchment or waxed paper. Transfer dough to dish. Press dough very firmly into dish with your hands until dough is evenly distributed.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup cacao powder, remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla, maple syrup and oil. Stir until mixture forms a paste (this is the frosting). Spread paste evenly over dough in baking dish. Refrigerate brownies for at least 2 hours to set, then cut into squares. Refrigerate any leftovers in a covered container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Cacao Powder, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Cacao allows minerals like magnesium into your system, which helps to improve insulin sensitivity, and iron, which can help to improve hemoglobin counts in PCOS sufferers. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS sym...
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