Carrot Whoopie Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Carrot Whoopie Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 175 calories, 6g protein, and 26g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- ½ cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup canola oil
- ½ cup egg substitute
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup old fashioned, rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- Maple Cream Cheese filling
- 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Splenda
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and coat with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Splenda Brown Sugar Blend, applesauce, oil, egg substitute, and vanilla; mix well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Add the sugar (wet) mixture to dry ingredients (all at once) and mix well.
- Stir in the carrots. Scoop mounds of batter the size of a heaping tablespoon onto the baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart to get a total of 24 cookies (2 sheets of 12).
- Bake for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese frosting ingredients until smooth and fluffy. Spread a light layer of frosting in between two cookies and sandwich together.
- Chef Tip: You can use maple extract to cut the carbs a little in the frosting.
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 Carrot Whoopie Pie contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Carrot Whoopie Pie 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: Cinnamon, Lemon, Apples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Carrot Whoopie Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 175 calories per serving with 6g 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 55 minutes total. Prep time is 40 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 175 calories, 6g protein (14%), 26g carbs, 5g 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 Lunch. At 175 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 12 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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