Banana Bread IV - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Banana Bread IV is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 230 calories, 3.14g protein, and 40.18g carbs per serving. Ready in 70 minutes. High in fiber (1.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 medium overripe bananas
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease loaf pan.
- Combine bananas and butter.
- Add sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir well.
- Add baking soda and salt.
- Add flour and combine.
- Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour.
- Cool then serve.
- Note: coconut or almond emulsions can be used instead of vanilla. Nuts and chocolate chips can also be added for a different flavor.
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 Banana Bread IV 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 Banana Bread IV 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 Banana Bread IV recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 230 calories per serving with 3.14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 70 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 230 calories, 3.14g protein (5%), 40.18g carbs, 6.91g fat. Plus 1.7g 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 Baked. At 230 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 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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