Bacon and Cheddar Corn Muffins - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Bacon and Cheddar Corn Muffins is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 158 calories, 5g protein, and 16.92g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (0.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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.
You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?
One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.
Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Bacon and Cheddar Corn Muffins recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 158 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 158 calories, 5g protein (13%), 16.92g carbs, 7.67g fat. Plus 0.6g 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 158 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 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.
Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Baked
Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.
Comments
Register or log in to add a comment