Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
Servings: 8
Dinner

This Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
This slow-cooker sweet potato casserole is sure to be a crowd pleaser, whether for a holiday meal or a casual family dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 (29-ounce) cans sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and mashed (about 4 cups mashed)
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a large bowl; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add whipping cream; stir well. Pour into a lightly greased 3-quart slow cooker.
  2. Combine pecans and remaining 3 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
  3. Cover and cook on HIGH 3 to 4 hours.
  4. Alternative to the Oven: This is a great holiday side that cooks on the countertop while your turkey and dressing fill your oven.

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

Yes, this Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dinner. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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