Peanut Butter & Banana Quick Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 small bananas
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 4 tbsps light peanut butter
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Beat oil, milk, egg whites and peanut butter with whisk until well blended. Stir in bananas.
- Mix remaining ingredients. Add to banana mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Pour into greased and floured 9x5" loaf pan.
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean. (Do not over bake.)
- Cool bread in pan 5 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
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 Peanut Butter & Banana Quick Bread contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). 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 Peanut Butter & Banana Quick 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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