Sweet Potato Banana Pancakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato, cubed
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (optional)
- 1/2 cup oats, ground to flour
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (such as Trader Joe's®)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large banana, sliced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons almonds
- 2 1/2 tablespoons pecans
- 2 1/2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, or as needed
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in sweet potato and return to a boil. Cook until sweet potato is tender, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
- Mash sweet potato in a small bowl with a fork.
- Mix 1 cup mashed sweet potato, eggs, milk, oat flour, protein powder, flax seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and baking powder together in a bowl. Stir in banana, almonds, pecans, and walnuts until batter is combined.
- Melt coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Pour enough batter into the skillet to create a 4- to 6-inch pancake. Cook, flipping once, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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