Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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