Peanut Butter & Banana Quick Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peanut Butter & Banana Quick Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 147 calories, 3.65g protein, and 22.41g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peanut Butter & Banana Quick Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 147 calories per serving with 3.65g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 65 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 55 minutes. It makes 15 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 147 calories, 3.65g protein (10%), 22.41g carbs, 5.54g fat. Plus 2g 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 Dessert. At 147 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 15 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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