Oat Bran-Applesauce Mini Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Vegetable-oil cooking spray
- 2 c. unsweetened applesauce
- 2 oz. dates
- 1 c. wheat bran
- 1/2 c. low-fat buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. honey
- 3/4 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp. ground flaxseed
- 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- 1/4 c. old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp. old-fashioned oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat 2 mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Place applesauce and dates in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely.
- Transfer to a large bowl, and stir in bran, buttermilk, egg, honey, ginger, and vanilla. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together flour, flaxseed, baking soda, salt, allspice, and 1/4 cup oats. Stir into bran mixture.
- Spoon batter into prepared tins, filling to the brims. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon oats over muffins. Bake until a toothpick inserted into center of 1 comes out clean, 21 to 23 minutes. Let cool completely in pans on wire racks. (Muffins can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.)
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Apples.
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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