PCOS-Safe Cheesecake - Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Topping - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Cook: 45 min

Servings: 2

Dessert

This PCOS-Safe Cheesecake - Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Topping is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 8g protein, and 18g carbs per serving. Ready in 60 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

300 Calories

8g Protein

18g Carbs

20g Fat

This recipe includes low GI ingredients like pumpkin and pecans. Grocery list: canned pumpkin, cream cheese, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice), pecans, butter.

Ingredients

1 cup canned pumpkin (240g)
1 cup cream cheese (225g)
1/4 cup honey (60ml)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
1/2 cup pecans (60g)
1 tbsp butter (15g)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix pumpkin, cream cheese, honey, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices in a bowl until smooth.
Pour mixture into a greased baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes.
While the cheesecake is baking, melt butter and toss with pecans.
Sprinkle pecans over cheesecake and bake for another 15 minutes.
Let cool before serving.

This PCOS-friendly dessert is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Pumpkin is low in GI, helping to control blood sugar levels. Pecans are a good source of healthy fats and fiber, aiding in weight management. The recipe is easy to prepare, providing a sense of control and optimism in managing PCOS through diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS-Safe Cheesecake - Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Topping good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS-Safe Cheesecake - Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Topping recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS-Safe Cheesecake - Crustless Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Topping?

This recipe takes about 60 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 300 calories, 8g protein (11%), 18g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 300 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 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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