Mini Cocoa Swirl Cheesecakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 oz reduced fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, part skim
- 2 tbsps sugar substitute
- 1 large egg yoke
- 1 large whole egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp unsweetened coco powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line 6 regular size muffin cups with paper foil liners.
- Blend cream cheese and ricotta in a food processor until creamy. Add sugar substitute, egg, egg yoke, vanilla and process until smooth.
- Divide 1 cup of batter among the 6 muffin cups. Add cocoa powder to the remaining batter and combine. Drop a heaping tablespoon of the cocoa batter into each muffin cup and gently fold to form a swirl.
- Place the muffin tin in a large roasting pan and fill the pan with hot water to reach half way up the muffin tin. This is called a bain marie.
- Bake until the cakes are puffed and set, 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from the bain marie and cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. Bon Appetite!
- Note: based on recipe from the South Beach Diet, Quick and Easy Cookbook.
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 Mini Cocoa Swirl Cheesecakes contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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). 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 Mini Cocoa Swirl Cheesecakes 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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