Bran Muffins II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bran Muffins II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 82 calories, 2.74g protein, and 14.68g carbs per serving. Ready in 38 minutes. High in fiber (2.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups wheat bran
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 tsps baking soda
- 6 servings 1 tablespoon molasses
- 2 cups buttermilk, lowfat
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsps margarine, melted
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease muffin pans or line with paper cups.
- In a large bowl, combine all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat bran, salt and baking soda. Add molasses, buttermilk, egg and butter; stir just to moisten.
- Scoop batter into prepared muffin pans. Cups should be 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Bake at 350 °F for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean.
- Note: based on recipe from allrecipes.
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 Bran Muffins II contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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 Bran Muffins II 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bran Muffins II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 82 calories per serving with 2.74g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 38 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 82 calories, 2.74g protein (13%), 14.68g carbs, 2.12g fat. Plus 2.3g 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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