Pumpkin Pie Spiced Waffles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Almond Flour
- 2 tbsp. Flaxseed Meal
- 1/3 cup Coconut Milk (from the carton)
- 1/4 cup Canned Pumpkin
- 1 1/2 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice (recipe here)
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp. Baking Powder
- 2 large Eggs
- 3 tbsp. Swerve Sweetener
- 7 drops Liquid Stevia
Instructions
- In a large measuring jug, combine all of the wet ingredients.
- Mix together the wet ingredients well until little to no egg white is visible.
- Add all dry ingredients to a sifter. I highly recommend getting a cheap sifter to do this as I was using a colander before, and it took much more effort.
- Sift all dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Mix together the batter until everything is combined. The batter should be slightly watery, but will turn into perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside waffles.
- Grease your waffle maker with coconut oil spray, then pour the batter onto the waffle iron when it indicates that it is ready.
- Once the waffle iron tells you that your waffles are ready, check on them to see if they need to go for longer. If not, remove the waffles from the iron and cut them as needed.
- Serve up with some maple syrup (recipe here) and a few pecans if you’d like. Enjoy!
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 Pumpkin Pie Spiced Waffles contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels in PCOS
- Coconut milk: A good alternative for those with PCOS who are sensitive to dairy
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 Pumpkin Pie Spiced Waffles 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: Eggs.
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