Cinnamon-Carrot Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Lunch

This Cinnamon-Carrot Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Carrot cake for breakfast? Yes, you can with these cinnamon-spiced muffins.

Ingredients

3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. whole-wheat flour
2 tbsp. wheat germ
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
.13 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/3 c. buttermilk
2 large eggs
3/4 c. light brown sugar
2 c. finely grated carrots

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Line a standard muffin tin with paper cups.
Whisk flours, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Fold dry ingredients into wet and mix until just combined.
Spoon batter into cups.
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a muffin comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Looking for more breakfast recipes? Start the day with one of our French toast recipes, easy quiche recipes, or breakfast casserole recipes that feed the whole family.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Wheat Germ.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Wheatgerm...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamon-Carrot Muffins good for PCOS?

Yes, this Cinnamon-Carrot 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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