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Egg in the Middle

2 servings
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This Egg in the Middle is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by Rose Carrarini This is an old favorite and was, apart form pancakes, the only way my children would eat eggs. They called them 'poofle' eggs, although I can't remember why. They are known by many other names, some more logical than others, incl
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Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. First stamp a circle from the center of each slice of bread with a 2-inch cookie cutter and reserve.

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan or skillet over medium heat, add the bread and reserved rounds ('hats') and fry until the undersides are lightly golden.

  3. Turn the bread over, adding more oil if necessary.

  4. Carefully break the eggs and ease them into the holes. (Sometimes I drain off a little of the white, but this is not a rule.)

  5. Reduce the heat and cook until the whites are set and the yolks are beginning to set, but are still soft.

  6. Using a spatula, transfer the slices of bread and eggs to a plate, with their hats over the yolks, and serve.

Why this Egg in the Middle works for PCOS

Eating a substantial breakfast like this Egg in the Middle is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Egg in the Middle recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. 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 2 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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