Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 161 calories, 4.04g protein, and 21.99g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (1.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 10 tsps sweetener
- 12 fl oz vanilla soy milk
- 1 large egg
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 tbsps poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix dry ingredients.
- In a small bowl mix the zest, egg, butter and soy milk together until combined.
- Mix with dry ingredients and stir just until combined, trying not to over stir.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 20 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan for 2 minutes before taking them out.
- Note: sugar can be used instead of sweetener.
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 Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins 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 Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins 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: Poppy Seeds, Lemon.
Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. 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 Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 161 calories per serving with 4.04g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 161 calories, 4.04g protein (10%), 21.99g carbs, 5.95g fat. Plus 1.2g 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 Baked. At 161 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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