Banana Bread IV - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Banana Bread IV
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 60 min
Servings: 10
Baked

Nutrition per Serving

230 Calories
3.14g Protein
40.18g Carbs
6.91g Fat
A yummy and simple banana bread that kids will love.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease loaf pan.
  2. Combine bananas and butter.
  3. Add sugar, egg and vanilla. Stir well.
  4. Add baking soda and salt.
  5. Add flour and combine.
  6. Pour into loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour.
  7. Cool then serve.
  8. 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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