Pumpkin Biscuits - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
- 2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. ginger
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1 c. unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 c. pumpkin purée
- 1 tbsp. honey
- 1/2 c. buttermilk
Instructions
- Make the biscuit dough: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, ginger, and cayenne in a large bowl. Cut the chilled butter into small pieces and cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Set aside. Combine the pumpkin purée and honey in a small bowl. Add the pumpkin mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Add the buttermilk and stir just until mixture clings together and is combined.
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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