Whole Wheat English Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsps butter
- 2 tbsps honey
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Warm water to 110 °F (45 °C). Add yeast and sugar, stir to dissolve, and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
- In large mixer, combine yeast mixture, honey, milk, and melted butter. Add 1 cup wheat flour and 1/2 cup bread flour. Stir vigorously for 2 minutes.
- Switch to dough hook (or hand knead), add remaining flour, and knead until soft pliable dough is formed. You may need to add up to an additional half cup of flour depending on humidity and weather.
- Place in greased bowl, cover with damp towel, and set to rise for 1 hour. Carefully remove dough from bowl - do not punch down - and roll to 1/2" thickness. Cut with 3" cutter.
- Generously sprinkle cornmeal on ungreased baking sheets. Cover with wax paper and set to rise an additional 30-45".
- Preheat griddle to 325 °F (160 °C). Sprinkle griddle with more cornmeal.
- Toast on griddle approximately 8-12 minutes, each side, or until golden brown. Let cool on rack. Split with fork when ready to toast.
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 Whole Wheat English Muffins contribute to your health goals:
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 Whole Wheat English 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: Honey.
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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