PCOS-Friendly Dessert

PCOS Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

A delicious, PCOS-friendly dessert that combines the richness of tahini and dark chocolate.

10 minutes
2 servings
200 cal / serving

This PCOS Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 5g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
5g Protein
10g Carbs
15g Fat
This recipe includes tahini, dark chocolate, coconut oil, erythritol, and sea salt. The dark chocolate has a low GI, making it a great choice for those with PCOS.
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Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.

  2. Stir in the tahini, erythritol, and sea salt.

  3. Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined dish.

  4. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm.

  5. Cut into squares and serve.

This PCOS-friendly dessert is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The dark chocolate is rich in magnesium, which can help improve insulin metabolism. Tahini, made from sesame seeds, is a good source of zinc, a mineral important for insulin regulation. The coconut oil provides healthy fats, and the erythritol is a sugar substitute that won't spike your blood sugar levels. This recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also managing your PCOS symptoms.

Why this PCOS Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge works for PCOS

At 10g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge 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.

Fat makes up about 68% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.

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 Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

At 150mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge 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 Keto Fudge - Tahini and Dark Chocolate Swirl Fudge recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 5g 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 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 200 calories, 5g protein (10%), 10g carbs, 15g 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.

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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