Almond Butter Brownies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Almond Butter Brownies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup prune puree
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch pan with butter. Cut a piece of parchment to hang over 2 sides of the pan. Mix together the butter and almond butter by hand in a large mixing bowl. Beat the eggs in a small bowl, then add them to the butter mixture. Mix in the sugar, prune puree and vanilla. Whisk together the cocoa powder, flour and salt in a separate bowl. Gently stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix by hand just until combined; do not over-mix. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with the flaky sea salt. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the brownies comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool, and then cut into squares.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Almond Butter Brownies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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