Banana Bread II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Banana Bread II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 188 calories, 8.38g protein, and 32.75g carbs per serving. Ready in 105 minutes. High in fiber (3.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 large egg whites
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsps vanilla
- 2 cups mashed banana
- 6 servings 1 packet splenda
- 8 oz oat flour
Instructions
- Mix together the oat flour, sweetener and cinnamon.
- Separately mix the vanilla and mashed bananas. Blend the oat mixture and the banana mixture together with a mixer.
- Beat the egg whites with a mixer until fluffy - be careful not to over beat as they will "deflate".
- Gently fold the egg whites into the oat flour mixture until the oat mixture is incorporated well with the eggs. If you beat the mixture or stir vigorously it will "deflate" the eggs so be careful.
- Pour into a non-stick loaf pan and bake at 325 °F (160 °C) for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Baking times may vary with different ovens.
- Test to see when done - I use the knife method; when it comes out clean it is ready.
- Remove from the oven and let cool about ten minutes. Then loosen the sides and turn the pan over.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Banana Bread II contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Banana Bread II can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.
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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Banana Bread II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 188 calories per serving with 8.38g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 105 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 90 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 188 calories, 8.38g protein (18%), 32.75g carbs, 2.84g fat. Plus 3.4g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Baked. At 188 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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