Pear and Orange Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 10

Lunch

This Pear and Orange Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Orange and pear add natural sweetness to these tasty but healthy muffins.

Ingredients

1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tsp. granulated sugar
2 tsp. orange zest
1 c. wheat bran
1 c. whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch kosher salt
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. olive oil
1 large egg
1 medium red pear

Instructions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 12-hole muffin pan with 10 paper liners. In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoon sugar with 2 teaspoon orange zest. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, wheat bran, flour, baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine the applesauce, buttermilk, oil, and egg. Add the flour mixture to the bowl and mix to combine. Cut half the pear into 1/4-inch pieces and fold into the batter. Divide the batter among the lined muffin cups. Thinly slice the remaining pear and arrange on top of the batter. Sprinkle with the orange sugar and bake until a wooden pick inserted in the middle comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Apples.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Apples wi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pear and Orange Muffins good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pear and Orange Muffins recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 10 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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