Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Dessert

This Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Claire Saffitz These are really peanut buttery and not too sweet, so the strawberry jam on top is a perfect complement.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons strawberry jam
1 tablespoon chopped honey-roasted peanuts
Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)

Instructions

Whisk together 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Whisk together 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter, 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; fold in dry ingredients. Scrape batter into a buttered 8x8" baking pan. Dollop with 2 tablespoons strawberry jam; top with 1 tablespoon chopped honey-roasted peanuts. Bake at 350 °F until a tester comes out clean, 35 –40 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Salted Peanut Butter and Jelly Blondies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 16 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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