Flourless Chocolate Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 second spray butter flavored spray
- 5 large egg whites
- 4 unsweetened baking chocolate squares
- 3 tbsps cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup sweetener
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° F (175° C).
- Coat a 9" springform pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.
- In bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites on high until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Microwave chocolate in microwave-safe bowl on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Scrape into a mixing bowl. Stir in cocoa, nuts, Splenda, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract. With a spatula, fold in egg whites.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan and gently smooth top. Bake for 30 minutes and cool.
- Loosen edges of pan and remove cake. Cake will deflate.
- Note: if you'd like, serve warm with low carb ice cream or fresh whipped cream, or simply dust with icing sugar.
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 Flourless Chocolate Cake contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with PCOS
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), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Flourless Chocolate Cake 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: 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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