Power Blueberry Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz almond flour
- 3/8 tsp bakeing soda
- 3 large eggs
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 1/2 oz baby food carrots
- 1 scoop french vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 fl oz lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease or line a muffin pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, add all dry ingredients and blend well with a hand whisk.
- In a small bowl, add all wet ingredients and stir together.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and gently whisk together until blended. Stir in blueberries.
- Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling them 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- Note: may be stored in freezer.
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 Power Blueberry Muffins contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Blueberr: Contain anthocyanins that may improve insulin sensitivity
- Carrot: Provide antioxidants that support overall metabolic health
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Power Blueberry 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: Lemon, Honey.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...
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