Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup almonds, finely chopped
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- One 8.75-ounce can peaches, drained
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almonds, graham cracker crumbs and butter with fork until fully incorporated. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Using a handheld or a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth and no lumps remain. While mixing, add the eggs, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, almond extract and flour. Mix until fully combined. Reserve a heaping tablespoon of batter and pour the rest over the graham cracker crust.
- In a mini food processor or blender, puree the peaches along with the reserved tablespoon of batter until completely smooth. Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the peach mixture over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Using the tip of a butter knife, gently swirl the peaches through the filling to create a marbled look.
- Bake until the center is set, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator to chill throughout. Cut into bars and serve chilled.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peaches and Cream Cheesecake Bars recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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