Chocolate Covered Maple Pecan Bacon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Oat is high in soluble fiber (beta-glucan) that helps manage cholesterol. Cocoa is rich in flavanols that support cardiovascular health.
Dietary fiber slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, which is particularly important for managing the insulin resistance often seen in PCOS.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- BACON BASE
- 13 Slices Bacon (Thick Cut or Regular)
- 2 Tbsp. NOW Erythritol
- 1 Tbsp. Maple Extract
- COATING
- 4 Tbsp. Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 Tbsp. NOW Erythritol
- 15 Drops Liquid Stevia
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Roasted Pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F, then lay 13 slices of bacon onto a baking sheet lined with foil
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. NOW Erythritol and 1 1/2 tsp. Maple Extract over one side of the bacon and rub it in.
- Flip bacon onto the other side and do the same thing. Rub everything in well.
- Bake the bacon for 40-50 minutes until crisp.
- Once the bacon is finished, set aside for 5 minutes to allow it to cool for a moment.
- In a container, render bacon fat by tipping cooking sheet at an angle. This should get you about 5 Tbsp. Bacon Fat.
- Add 4 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder, 2 Tbsp. NOW Erythritol, and 15 Drop Liquid Stevia to the bacon grease and mix well.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a different container so that you can dip the bacon inside. Submerge all the bacon into the chocolate and transfer to a sheet of parchment paper. Sprinkle 1/4 Cup Chopped Pecans over the bacon before chocolate dries.
- Put the chocolate covered bacon into the refrigerator for at least 5 hours. Preferably overnight.
- Grab and serve!
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 Chocolate Covered Maple Pecan Bacon contribute to your health goals:
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with PCOS
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. 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 Chocolate Covered Maple Pecan Bacon 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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