Banana Bread IV - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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