Chocolate Walnut Mug Cake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 Tbsp white whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt (scant 1/16 tsp)
- 1 1/2 tsp stevia powder
- 1 1/2 tsp canola oil
- 2 Tbsp skim milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 Tbsp chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Spray a coffee mug with cooking spray.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, stevia, canola oil, milk and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Microwave for 45 seconds.
- Top with the walnuts and serve.
- Choices: 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 2 Fat
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Chocolate Walnut Mug Cake contribute to your health goals:
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Chocolate Walnut Mug Cake can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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