Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 116 calories, 3.07g protein, and 15.61g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (0.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Low Fat Mini Cherry Cheesecakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 116 calories per serving with 3.07g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 116 calories, 3.07g protein (11%), 15.61g carbs, 4.63g fat. Plus 0.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 116 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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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