Lucy Waverman's Chocolate Zucchini Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 1

Dessert

This Lucy Waverman's Chocolate Zucchini Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lucy Waverman You can omit the chocolate in this recipe to make plain zucchini bread, but I think the chocolate version tastes better. The zucchini makes the bread moist and nutritious, and kids will never recognize it as the secret healthy ing

Ingredients

4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
1/3 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tbsp. plain yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 c. finely shredded zucchini
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Instructions

Melt the chocolate in a small pot over low heat. Reserve.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the flours, oats and baking soda in a medium bowl. Reserve.
Cream together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy. Add the eggs, yogurt, vanilla and lemon rind, beating well.
Stir in the zucchini. Add the flour mixture, a third at a time, until combined. Beat in the walnuts and melted chocolate.
Spread batter in a greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a wire rack, and then turn out of pan. Store overnight for easier slicing.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Nuts, Walnuts.

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucy Waverman's Chocolate Zucchini Bread good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lucy Waverman's Chocolate Zucchini Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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