Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Oat is high in soluble fiber (beta-glucan) that helps manage cholesterol. 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.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. 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
- DONUT MUFFINS
- 1 1/2 cups Almond Flour
- 1/2 cup Erythritol, powdered
- 2 tbsp. Psyllium Husk Powder
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/3 cup Salted Butter
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Orange Extract
- 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. Allspice
- 1/4 tsp. Liquid Stevia
- 1/8 tsp. Ground Clove
- 1/8 tsp. Ground Ginger
- CINNAMON “SUGAR” COATING
- 1/4 cup Butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Eryhritol (or xylitol)
- 1 tsp. Cinnamon
Instructions
- Start by putting 1/3 cup butter into a small pan over medium-low heat. You want to let this melt and stir occasionally as you get the other ingredients ready.
- In a spice grinder, add 1/2 cup erythritol and 1 twig of clove (if you’re using pre-ground clove, skip the twig). We’re going to grind these together to save a bit of time.
- Add all dry ingredients to a bowl. 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 cup erythritol (powdered), 2 tbsp. psyllium husk powder, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. allspice, 1/8 tsp. ground clove, and 1/8 tsp. ground ginger.
- By this point, the butter has started to smell nutty. Make sure that it’s golden to golden brown in color, then set aside (or in the fridge) to cool completely.
- Once the butter is cool, mix together the dry ingredients and set aside for a moment.
- In a bowl, combine all wet ingredients. 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup heavy cream, the 1/3 cup browned butter, 1/4 tsp. (25 drops) liquid stevia, and 1/2 tsp. orange extract.
- Using a hand mixer, beat together all of the wet ingredients until combined.
- Sift 1/2 dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. You can use a colander to do this, or a proper sifter.
- Use the hand mixer again to mix all of the dough together. Repeat this process with the other half of the dry ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350F here.
- Measure out all the dough into some silicone cupcake molds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden brown around the edges
- Remove from the oven and set aside. Wait for about 5-10 minutes for this to cool.
- Mix together cinnamon and erythritol (or xylitol).
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan, then turn the heat off. Dip each muffin into the butter (sides and bottom included) and then dip into cinnamon sugar. You have the option to only cover the top (recommended) or cover the whole thing.
- Set aside on a cooling rack or eat warm!
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 Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Cinnamon Sugar Donut 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: Cinnamon.
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