Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 206 calories, 5.79g protein, and 37.62g carbs per serving. Ready in 120 minutes. High in fiber (3.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup canola vegetable oil
- 3 cups white flour
- 3 cups whole grain wheat flour
- 1 tbsp dry yeast
Instructions
- In order, add to bread machine: water, salt, sugar, oil, flours, yeast. Mix on dough setting.
- When risen to top (about 60 minutes), stop machine and shape into loaves for 3 greased medium loaf pans.
- Put in cold oven. Set oven to bake at 350 °F (175 °C) with 30-35 minutes delayed start.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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. 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 Bread 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 206 calories per serving with 5.79g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 120 minutes total. Prep time is 90 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 16 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 206 calories, 5.79g protein (11%), 37.62g carbs, 4.09g fat. Plus 3.5g 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 206 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 16 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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