Peppermint Fudge - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peppermint Fudge is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 42 calories, 0.39g protein, and 4.17g carbs per serving. Ready in 150 minutes. High in fiber (0.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 squares unsweetened chocolate
- 1 stick butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsps vanilla extract
- 8 oz splenda
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- Melt butter on low heat, and add chocolate. After melted, remove from heat, and stir in cream, vanilla, peppermint and Splenda. Mix till all is dissolved.
- Pour mixture into 8x8" pan that is lined with foil or parchment paper. Freeze.
- Cut with a knife into 64 squares.
- Keep stored in the freezer.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Peppermint Fudge 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peppermint Fudge recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 42 calories per serving with 0.39g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 150 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 120 minutes. It makes 64 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 42 calories, 0.39g protein (4%), 4.17g carbs, 3.01g fat. Plus 0.5g 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 42 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 64 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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