This Banana Nut Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 287 calories, 4.63g protein, and 50.94g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (1.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Cream butter and sugar.
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Add eggs, cut bananas into bowl and mix, then add flour, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix in chopped nuts, if desired.
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Grease and fill regular loaf pan 1/2 full. Bake for 45 minutes at 350 °F (175 °C).
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Note: you can use this recipe and substitute applesauce for butter, sweetener (like Splenda) for sugar, and egg whites egg beaters for eggs.
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 Nut Bread 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 Nut Bread 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.
Why this Banana Nut Bread works for PCOS
The 50.94g of carbohydrates in this serving land in the moderate range that suits most PCOS phenotypes. If your dominant phenotype is adrenal PCOS (typically driven by cortisol rather than insulin), moderate carbs eaten alongside protein and fat usually feel better than very-low-carb eating, which can elevate cortisol.
At 177mg of sodium per serving, this Banana Nut Bread fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Banana Nut Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 287 calories per serving with 4.63g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 55 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 45 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 287 calories, 4.63g protein (6%), 50.94g carbs, 8.16g fat. Plus 1.6g 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 287 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 12 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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