Apple and Oat Scones with Cinnamon and Nutmeg - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Apple and Oat Scones with Cinnamon and Nutmeg is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

These scones are light yet hearty and the most healthful of the bunch. Fresh apple keeps them moist, buttermilk contributes tenderness, and oats add a pleasantly toothsome texture.

Ingredients

1 2/3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/3 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 c. light brown sugar
2 tbsp. light brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. cold unsalted butter
2/3 c. cold buttermilk
1 1/2 c. diced Granny Smith apple
Raw turbinado sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or rub in with your fingers. (The largest pieces should be the size of small peas.) With your fingertips, flatten butter pieces into small disks. Add apples and buttermilk, stirring until dough just comes together.
Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat dough into a 6- by 8-inch rectangle, and cut into twelve 2- by 2-inch squares with a floured knife. Place about 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Brush tops with buttermilk, and sprinkle with raw turbinado sugar and oats. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool on sheets for 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apple and Oat Scones with Cinnamon and Nutmeg good for PCOS?

Yes, this Apple and Oat Scones with Cinnamon and Nutmeg 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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