Honeyed Chestnut Corn Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Honeyed Chestnut Corn Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Serve with additional honey, if desired.

Ingredients

2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup vacuum-packed whole roasted chestnuts,* coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Butter and flour 9-inch round cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Using electric mixer, beat butter, honey, and sugar in large bowl until pale. Add yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in chestnuts and thyme. Mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, in 3 additions each. Using electric mixer fitted with clean dry beaters, beat whites in another large bowl to medium-stiff peaks. Fold whites into batter.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until top is golden and slightly puffed, about 50 minutes. Cool corn bread in pan on rack 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in foil and let stand at room temperature.)
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PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honeyed Chestnut Corn Bread good for PCOS?

Yes, this Honeyed Chestnut Corn Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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 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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