Madeleines - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Madeleines is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 112 calories, 1.34g protein, and 12.8g carbs per serving. Ready in 32 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon peel
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sifted powdered sugar
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat over to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Using electric mixer, beat eggs and granulated sugar in large bowl.
- Beat in vanilla, lemon and salt.
- Add flour, beat until blended.
- Gradually add cooled (melted) butter in steady stream, beating until blended.
- Butter and flour madeleine pans. Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each indentation.
- Bake until puffed and light brown (about 16 minutes).
- Cool, gently remove from pan and dust with powdered sugar.
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 Madeleines 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 Madeleines 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: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Madeleines recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 112 calories per serving with 1.34g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 32 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 16 minutes. It makes 20 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 112 calories, 1.34g protein (5%), 12.8g carbs, 6.29g fat. Plus 0.2g 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 Dessert. At 112 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 20 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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