German Chocolate Doughnuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup coconut pecan ready-to-spread frosting
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting ready-to-spread frosting
- 1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers refrigerated Honey Butter biscuits
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted
Instructions
- In 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat to 350 °F.
- Meanwhile, spoon coconut pecan frosting into decorating bag fitted with 1/2-inch wide tip. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, stir chocolate frosting and 1 tablespoon water until smooth. Set aside.
- Place paper towels under cooling rack. Separate dough into 8 biscuits; gently place 2 biscuits at a time in hot oil. Cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Using tongs, gently turn over; cook 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack; cool 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl,mix pecans and coconut.
- To fill doughnuts, insert decorating tip into side of each biscuit. Squeeze about 2 tablespoons of coconut pecan frosting into center.
- Dip one side of each biscuit in chocolate glaze. Sprinkle with pecan mixture. Serve warm or cool.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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