Banana Waffles with Pecan Maple Syrup - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Banana Waffles with Pecan Maple Syrup is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pecans, toasted lightly and chopped coarse
- 2 teaspoons orange juice or fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe medium banana
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- vegetable oil for brushing waffle iron
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °F.
- In a small saucepan bring maple syrup and pecans to a boil and stir in juice. Remove syrup from heat and keep warm, covered.
- In a bowl whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Quarter banana and in a blender purée with water. Transfer purée to another bowl and whisk in eggs and melted butter. Add flour mixture and stir until combined well.
- Heat a well-seasoned or non-stick waffle iron until hot and brush lightly with oil. Pour half of batter into iron and cook waffle according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer waffle to a baking sheet and keep warm, uncovered, in oven. Make another waffle with remaining batter in same manner.
- Serve waffles with syrup.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Banana Waffles with Pecan Maple Syrup recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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