Peanut Butter and Banana Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

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This Peanut Butter and Banana Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Beth Lipton This is one of those happy-accident recipes. While Beth Lipton was baking at a bed-and-breakfast in Venice Beach, CA, a guest requested banana bread. She didn't have enough butter, so she swapped in peanut butter. She's been making

Ingredients

Cooking spray
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter (do not use "natural")
2/3 c. sugar
3 large ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1/2 c. chopped walnuts or chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 c. miniature chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Mist a 5 x 9-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt with a fork. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-low speed, beat the peanut butter and sugar together until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in the mashed banana and eggs; mix well.
Using a wooden spoon or flexible spatula, stir the flour mixture into the peanut butter–banana mixture, mixing until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a flexible spatula if needed. Stir in the chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips, if using.
Pour the batter into the pan and gently smooth the top with the flexible spatula. Bake 45 minutes. Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes longer, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bread cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes in the pan.
Remove the bread by running a paring knife around the inside of the pan to loosen it, then inverting the pan to release the bread onto a wire rack. Carefully turn the bread right-side up and cool completely. Slice and serve. Wrap any leftovers tightly in plastic wrap and foil; keep at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peanut Butter and Banana Bread good for PCOS?

Yes, this Peanut Butter and Banana Bread 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?

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