Brioche French Toast Stuffed with Apple, Raisins and Pecans - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Brioche French Toast Stuffed with Apple, Raisins and Pecans is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1/2 cup pecans
1 cup applesauce
1/2 cup golden raisins
Pinch of cinnamon
One 12-ounce loaf of brioche—cut into 12 slices, heels discarded
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons canola oil
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °. Spread the pecans on a pie plate and toast for about 8 minutes. Let cool. Finely chop the pecans and transfer to a bowl. Add the applesauce, raisins and cinnamon.
Spread the filling on 6 of the bread slices, top with the remaining slices and close.
In the pie plate, beat the eggs with the cream, sugar and vanilla. Dip the sandwiches in the eggs and transfer to a baking sheet.
In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, melt half of the butter in the oil. Add the French toast and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 5 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with sweetened whipped cream.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Apples wi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brioche French Toast Stuffed with Apple, Raisins and Pecans good for PCOS?

Yes, this Brioche French Toast Stuffed with Apple, Raisins and Pecans recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 6 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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