Brownie Pudding Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
- Cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt, stirring with a whisk.
- Combine canola oil and next 3 ingredients (through eggs), stirring with a whisk. Add to dry ingredients, stirring until blended. Stir in melted chocolate. Stir in walnuts.
- Coat a 3-quart electric slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour batter into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until set around edges but still soft in the center. Turn off slow cooker. Let stand, covered, 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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