Squash Cornbread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Squash Cornbread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 189 calories, 4.9g protein, and 35.81g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (1.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup lowfat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 8 oz thawed frozen squash
- 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Spray 8" square baking pan. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Mix together dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk, squash and canola oil.
- Fold in dry ingredients. Mix until well blended and add more buttermilk if needed. Batter will be thick but easy to stir.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake 25 to 35 minutes until brown.
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 Squash Cornbread 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 Squash Cornbread 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Squash Cornbread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 189 calories per serving with 4.9g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 189 calories, 4.9g protein (10%), 35.81g carbs, 3.3g fat. Plus 1.9g 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 Side Dish. At 189 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 8 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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