Pumpkin Muffins III - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 1/2 cups oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 4 oz applesauce
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line muffin pan with liners.
- Combine dry ingredients in large bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients in small bowl.
- Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients, taking caution to not over mix.
- Scoop by spoonful's into lined muffin tins, distributing evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy.
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 Pumpkin Muffins III contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 Pumpkin Muffins III 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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