Coconut Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Coconut Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 82 calories, 2.79g protein, and 3.67g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes. High in fiber (1.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 jumbo eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsps honey
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 3/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Blend eggs, oil, honey, and salt together. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine coconut flour with baking powder. Whisk this into the egg batter thoroughly, until there are no lumps.
- Pour into greased 9x5x3" or smaller loaf pan and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from pan and cool on rack.
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 Coconut Bread contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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). 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 Coconut Bread 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: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Coconut Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 82 calories per serving with 2.79g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 65 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 50 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 82 calories, 2.79g protein (14%), 3.67g carbs, 6.66g fat. Plus 1.3g 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 82 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 24 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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