Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsps butter
- 5 oz low fat cream cheese
- 2 oz fat free cream cheese
- 1 lemon yields lemon juice
- 2 large egg white
- 1 1/2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup sugar free cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Place 12 cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter, mix well.
- Spoon a tablespoon of crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner. Refrigerate until ready to go.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat both cream cheeses until fluffy.
- Add lemon juice, egg whites, vanilla and sugar and beat until smooth.
- Spoon 2 tablespoons of mixture into each muffin liner; bake until set, about 15 minutes.
- Remove and allow to cool. Top each cheesecake with 1 tablespoon cherry pie filling.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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