Banana and Almond Butter Pancakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large, very ripe banana, plus sliced bananas for serving
- 1/4 c. smooth almond butter
- 2 large eggs
- Honey, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the banana with the almond butter until smooth. Using a fork, whisk in the eggs.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add spoonfuls of the batter (about 2 tablespoons each) to the skillet and cook until bubbles begin to burst around the edges and in the center, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook 1 minute more, making sure the underside is golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking sheet, cover loosely with foil and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with the remaining batter. (If your pancakes stick, wipe the skillet with 1 teaspoon canola oil before cooking the next batch.) Serve with honey, if desired.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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