Quinoa Flax Crackers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup flax seeds
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup quinoa
Instructions
- Soak flax seeds in water, enough to cover, for 15 minutes.
- Grind quinoa to flour and mix with soaked flax seeds.
- Add olive oil, salt and baking powder (extra water may be needed to make a spreadable mixture).
- Spread onto a greased 9 x 11 cookie sheet filling the whole pan.
- Bake at 375 °F (190 °C) until edges brown, about 15 minutes.
- Score into 20 pieces (5x4), flip and bake 5 more minutes.
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 Quinoa Flax Crackers contribute to your health goals:
- Quinoa: Has a lower glycemic index than most grains, making it ideal for PCOS
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Quinoa Flax Crackers 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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