This PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin and Almond Flour Blondies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 6g protein, and 18g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350F (175C).
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In a large bowl, mix together almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, mix together pumpkin puree and honey.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
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Pour batter into a lined 8x8 baking dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let cool before cutting into squares.
Why this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin and Almond Flour Blondies works for PCOS
At 18g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin and Almond Flour Blondies is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin and Almond Flour Blondies works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin and Almond Flour Blondies fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin and Almond Flour Blondies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 6g protein (12%), 18g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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