High Fiber Scottish Oat Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

High Fiber Scottish Oat Muffins
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 12
Baked

This High Fiber Scottish Oat Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 177 calories, 4.34g protein, and 29.13g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (3.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

177 Calories
4.34g Protein
29.13g Carbs
6.04g Fat
Take your taste buds on a high fiber, low fat adventure with these muffins.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup mashed banana
  • 1/2 cup low fat yogurt
  • 1 jumbo egg
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup whole grain high fiber cereal

Instructions

  1. Mix together dry ingredients.
  2. Mix egg, oil, yogurt and banana in a separate bowl.
  3. Combine the two mixtures and stir until moistened.
  4. Fold in carrots, dates and walnuts.
  5. Bake at 400° F (200° C) 18 to 20 minutes.

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 High Fiber Scottish Oat Muffins contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
  • Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
  • Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
  • Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health

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 High Fiber Scottish Oat 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, Nuts, Walnuts.

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). Nuts are...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this High Fiber Scottish Oat Muffins recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 177 calories per serving with 4.34g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 177 calories, 4.34g protein (10%), 29.13g carbs, 6.04g fat. Plus 3.9g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Baked. At 177 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 12 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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