Lazy Maple Crescent Pull-Aparts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Lazy Maple Crescent Pull-Aparts is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Brew some coffee, grab the morning paper and revel in the pleasure of fresh-baked sticky buns.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Heat oven to 375 °F. In ungreased 8- or 9-inch round cake pan, place butter, brown sugar and syrup. Place in oven 2 to 4 minutes or until butter melts. Mix well; sprinkle with pecans.
If using crescent rolls: Remove dough from can in 2 rolled sections; do not unroll. Cut each section into 6 slices. If using dough sheet: Remove dough from can, and cut in half; do not unroll. Cut each section into 6 slices.
In small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon; dip both sides of each slice in sugar mixture. Arrange slices over butter mixture in pan; sprinkle with any remaining sugar mixture.
Bake 17 to 23 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; turn upside down onto heatproof serving plate. Serve warm.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazy Maple Crescent Pull-Aparts good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lazy Maple Crescent Pull-Aparts 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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