Bestest Baked Apples - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 4

Lunch

This Bestest Baked Apples is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

4 medium Rome or Braeburn apples
1 can diet black cherry soda
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more, for optional topping
2 tablespoons fat-free whipped topping (from an aerosol can)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Core apples. Place them in a casserole dish. Pour the entire can of soda over the apples.
Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon over the apples. Place the dish in the oven and bake for 45 minutes or until the apples are tender.
Top with whipped topping. Sprinkle with additional cinnamon, if you like. Enjoy!
PER SERVING (1 apple): 104 calories,

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Apples.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Apples wi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bestest Baked Apples good for PCOS?

Yes, this Bestest Baked Apples recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 4 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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