Gluten Free Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gluten Free Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 89 calories, 1.9g protein, and 14.32g carbs per serving. Ready in 215 minutes. High in fiber (0.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cup corn starch
- 2 tbsps flax seed
- 2 1/4 tsps yeast
- 1/2 cup sorghum flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 tbsps oil
- 2 tbsps corn syrup
- 2 tsps cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Mix all dry ingredients together, keep separate.
- Mix all wet ingredients together.
- Add 1 cup hot water from the tap, not kettle.
- Mix in dry ingredients and mix for 4 minutes.
- Put in loaf pan and let rise in draft free area for 80 minutes.
- Bake in a 350 °F (175 °C) oven for 35 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 Gluten Free Bread 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 Gluten Free 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Gluten Free Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 89 calories per serving with 1.9g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 215 minutes total. Prep time is 180 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 18 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 89 calories, 1.9g protein (9%), 14.32g carbs, 2.64g fat. Plus 0.6g 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 89 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 18 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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