Flaxmeal Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Flaxmeal Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 165 calories, 6.62g protein, and 5.89g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (5.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 packet sweetener
- 2 cups flaxseed meal
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 5 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tsps baking powder
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- In a 10x15" baking pan, line with parchment paper or oil.
- Mix dry ingredients well.
- Add wet ingredients to dry mix and combine well.
- Pour batter into pan and spread from center. Leave an inch or two from sides for thicker bread.
- Bake for 20 minutes until it springs back or its visibly brown.
- Cool and cut.
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 Flaxmeal Bread contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen 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). 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 Flaxmeal Bread 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: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Flaxmeal Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 165 calories per serving with 6.62g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 165 calories, 6.62g protein (16%), 5.89g carbs, 14.07g fat. Plus 5.3g 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 165 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.
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