This Banana Chocolate Fonuts (Wheat/Gluten Free) is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook's Note: If using coconut oil, use a water bath to melt the oil.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large bowl, mix the white rice flour, almond meal, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl, mix the coconut oil, vanilla extract, bananas and eggs. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, being careful not to over-mix. Lastly, add the chocolate chips. Pour into doughnut pans and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. They are done with the center bounces back when touched.
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This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.
Why this Banana Chocolate Fonuts (Wheat/Gluten Free) works for PCOS
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Banana Chocolate Fonuts (Wheat/Gluten Free) works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Banana Chocolate Fonuts (Wheat/Gluten Free) recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 6 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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