Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by MJ Grab-and-go pumpkin pie cupcakes!

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg white
2 tablespoons skim milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
2 teaspoons margarine
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 8 muffin cups with paper liners.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Mash white sugar and butter together in a separate bowl until combined; stir in pumpkin puree, egg white, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until batter is combined. Fill muffin cups 3/4-full with batter.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
Beat cream cheese, margarine, and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl until smooth. Add yogurt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and beat until frosting is well combined. Frost cupcakes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes 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 8 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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