Banana Cranberry Walnut Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Banana Cranberry Walnut Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 169 calories, 2.96g protein, and 27.76g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 tbsps butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2/3 cup mashed banana
- 1 1/4 cups chopped cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Mix sugar and butter, then add egg and beat together.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, baking powder and mix.
- Mix in mashed banana (old bananas work best), cranberries and nuts.
- Put lumpy and sticky dough into 16 muffin cups and bake for 25-27 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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 Banana Cranberry Walnut Muffins contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Banana Cranberry Walnut 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: Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Banana Cranberry Walnut Muffins recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 169 calories per serving with 2.96g 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 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 16 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 169 calories, 2.96g protein (7%), 27.76g carbs, 5.89g 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 Baked. At 169 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 16 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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