PCOS Friendly Protein Brownie - Sweet Potato Protein Brownies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Friendly Protein Brownie - Sweet Potato Protein Brownies
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Servings: 2
Dessert

This PCOS Friendly Protein Brownie - Sweet Potato Protein Brownies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 8g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
8g Protein
20g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: sweet potato, eggs, almond butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract. Low GI ingredients: sweet potato, almond butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet potato (approx. 1 cup mashed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup protein powder
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Peel and cube sweet potato, then steam until soft.
  3. Mash the sweet potato and measure out 1 cup.
  4. In a bowl, combine sweet potato, eggs, almond butter, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking soda.
  5. Pour mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Let cool before cutting into squares.
These sweet potato protein brownies are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Sweet potatoes are a low GI food, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. The protein powder and eggs provide a good source of protein, essential for muscle repair and growth. Almond butter provides healthy fats, important for hormone regulation. This recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also managing your PCOS symptoms.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Protein Brownie - Sweet Potato Protein Brownies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 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.

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 200 calories, 8g protein (16%), 20g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 3g 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.

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