Orange Coffee Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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An easy and delicious citrus coffee cake.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits, (recommend flaky)
- 1/4 cup walnuts, minced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons orange zest
- 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, or more as necessary
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °. Butter a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Separate the biscuit dough into 8 biscuits. Place 1 biscuit in the center of the pan. Cut the remaining biscuits in half, forming 14 half-circles. Arrange the pieces around the center biscuit with cut sides facing in the same direction. Brush melted butter over the tops of the biscuits.
- In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, granulated sugar and orange zest. Mix well and sprinkle over biscuits. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine confectioner's sugar, cream cheese and orange juice. Blend until smooth adding more orange juice, if needed, to thin. Drizzle glaze over the warm coffee cake and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, 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. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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