Pizza Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tsps baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup low fat cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup low fat yogurt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 2 fl oz water
- 1/2 cup peppers, chopped
- 1 dash salt
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
- 3 oz turkey breast. chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
- In a large bowl sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, oregano and baking soda until combined. Stir in low fat cheddar.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt, eggs, water and oil until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until well combined.
- Stir in sweet pepper and turkey, the batter will become quite thick. Spoon batter evenly among muffin cups.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of the muffins comes out clean.
- Allow muffins to cool in pan for 5-10 minutes before removing, then let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Note: these muffins can be frozen in an airtight container for a month. If frozen allow to thaw at room temperature.
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 Pizza Muffins contribute to your health goals:
- Turkey: B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism and hormone regulation
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Pizza 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: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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