Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Lunch

This Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar, divided
3 large eggs
3/4 cup (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 tablespoons grated grapefruit peel
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grapefruit juice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1-1/3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in yogurt, poppy seeds, grapefruit peel and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture.
Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix grapefruit juice and remaining sugar.
Remove bread from oven. Immediately poke holes in bread with a fork; slowly pour juice mixture over bread. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds, Grapefruit.

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Grapefruits are rich in folic acid. One grapefruit will give you 8% of your daily needs of folic acid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread Recipe good for PCOS?

Yes, this Grapefruit Poppy Seed Bread Recipe 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 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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