Kumquat-Cardamom Tea Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Drink

This Kumquat-Cardamom Tea Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

This would be a crowd-pleasing addition to breakfast or brunch. The iced tea powder adds an intriguing background flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups kumquats, stemmed, quartered, seeded; plus 2 kumquats, sliced thinly
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons instant iced tea powder (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon corn oil
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple in its own juice
1 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Place quartered kumquats in processor; puree 3 minutes. Measure 1/3 cup puree for glaze; set aside.
Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350 °F. Spray two 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2-inch metal loaf pans with nonstick spray. Combine flour, tea powder (if desired), baking powder, baking soda, cardamom, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using electric mixer, blend 1 1/4 cups sugar and oil in large bowl. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla, 2/3 cup kumquat puree, and pineapple with juice. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating just until blended. Fold in walnuts. Divide batter between prepared pans.
Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes in pans on rack. Turn cakes out; place top side up on rack and cool.
Place reserved 1/3 cup puree in large bowl. Whisk in butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread glaze over cakes, dividing equally. Top with kumquat slices. Let stand until icing sets. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in foil; store at room temperature.)

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kumquat-Cardamom Tea Bread good for PCOS?

Yes, this Kumquat-Cardamom Tea Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Drink with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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