Bacon and Cheddar Corn Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
- 4 tbsps canola oil
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup fine corn meal
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 3/4 tbsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Cook, drain and crumble bacon. Seed and mince jalapeno.
- In a large bowl combine flour, corn meal, cheddar cheese, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cumin and salt and whisk. Stir in bacon and jalapeno.
- In a separate bowl combine buttermilk, oil and egg, stir well with a whisk.
- Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
- Place 12 muffin-cup liners in muffin cups, coat with cooking spray. Divide batter among muffin cups.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until a wood pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan then transfer to a wire rack.
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 Bacon and Cheddar Corn Muffins contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Bacon and Cheddar Corn Muffins 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.
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