Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
Prep: 22 min
Cook: 23 min
Servings: 12
Baked

Nutrition per Serving

111 Calories
3.29g Protein
19.04g Carbs
2.63g Fat
A light and lovely muffin, especially for the fall.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup non-fat milk
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsps margarine
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin
  • 2 tsps baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 45 g sugar
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Mix together dry ingredients.
  2. Make a well in center of dry mixture.
  3. Blend together wet ingredients mix into dry, mix will be lumpy.
  4. Spoon into prepared muffin cups bake at 375 °F (190 °C) for 15-18 minutes.
  5. Cool for 5 minutes and remove.

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 Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism

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). 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 Whole Wheat Pumpkin Muffins 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.

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