Low Carb Mock Snickers Bar - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. Cocoa is rich in flavanols that support cardiovascular health.
Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
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
- SHORTBREAD CRUST:
- 1 1/4 Cup Almond Flour
- 1/4 Cup Butter, Chilled
- 1/4 Cup Granulated Stevia
- 1/2 tsp. Xanthan Gum
- 15 Drops Liquid Sucralose or Stevia
- PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL FILLING:
- 1/2 Cup Granulated Stevia
- 1/2 Cup Whipping Cream
- 1/2 Cup Smooth Peanut Butter
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
- 6 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 1/2 Oz. Unsweetened Chocolate
- 2 Tbsp. Powdered Stevia
- 2 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 15 Drops Liquid Sucralose or Stevia
Instructions
- SHORTBREAD CRUST:
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Combine almond flour, butter, Stevia, sucralose or stevia, and xanthan gum in a food processor.
- Pulse until it is mixed together and resembles a find crumby crust.
- Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of an 8-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes of until golden. (While this is happening, make the filling and topping)
- Set aside and let it cool
- PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL FILLING:
- Combine the Stevia with 1 tsp. water in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir frequently until all the Stevia has dissolved and the mixture bubbles. This takes about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream. You should have plenty of bubbling here!
- Return to the heat and boil it for 1 minute.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until it’s smooth.
- Pour over the cooled shortbread crust and spread it out evenly.
- Let it cool completely.
- CHOCOLATE TOPPING:
- Melt the butter, chocolate, and Stevia in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir occasionally until it has smoothed out and has a little bit of a gloss to it.
- Add the cocoa powder to the mixture and stir until there are no lumps.
- Add the liquid sucralose or stevia and vanilla extract and stir.
- Pour the chocolate over the cooled peanut butter filling that’s spread on the shortbread.
- Let it set at room temperature for at least 1 hour. You can put it in the fridge after this, but it hardens up a little bit.
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 Low Carb Mock Snickers Bar contribute to your health goals:
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- 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. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Low Carb Mock Snickers Bar 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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