Corn Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups flour
- 3/4 cup white cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup 1/2% milk
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C).
- Combine dry ingredients.
- Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Combine both wet and dry ingredients quickly, the rising starts once it gets wet.
- Fill 12 muffin cups or foil cups on a cookie sheet. If you use a regular muffin pan, use non-stick spray first to prevent sticking.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 400 °F.
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 Corn Muffins 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 Corn 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.
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