Pumpkin Apple Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Pumpkin Apple Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Mazola Chock full of good-for-you whole wheat flour, flax seeds, pumpkin, apples and walnuts!

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Argo® Baking Powder
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 apple, cored and shredded
1/3 cup Mazola® Corn Oil
1 egg
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries*
2 tablespoons flax seed
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, salt and baking powder in medium bowl. Whisk together pumpkin, apple, oil, egg and vanilla in a large bowl. Add dry ingredients, mixing just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and flax seed. Portion into greased muffin cups or use paper liners. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin Apple Muffins good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin Apple Muffins recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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