Bran Muffins II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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