Lemon-Poppy Flax Seed Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 6

Lunch

This Lemon-Poppy Flax Seed Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Emily Farris These fluffy, oversized lemon-poppy flax seed muffins get a boost of Omega 3 fatty acids thanks to an easy homemade flax seed meal.

Ingredients

2/3 c. white granulated sugar
1 lemon
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. flax meal (see Note)
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. sour cream
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tbsp. poppy seeds
2 tbsp. flax seeds
1 tsp. flax seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 6-muffin tin with large paper cups, and set aside.
In a large bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your hands until the sugar and lemon juice are combined. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flax seed meal. In a separate bowl, whisk the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, lemon juice and melted butter together until until all of the ingredients are blended. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to blend. Stir in the poppy seeds and 2 tablespoons of the flax seeds.
Using a measuring cup or scoop, evenly divide the batter between the muffin cups. Sprinkle the remaining flax seeds on top of the muffins. Bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until the tops begin to turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean. Cool the pan on a rack for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Looking for more healthy recipes? Check out our collections of low-fat recipes, healthy recipes for the whole day, and vegan recipes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Poppy Flax Seed Muffins good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Poppy Flax Seed Muffins 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 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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