This PCOS Dessert Ideas - Almond Flour Banana Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 220 calories, 6g protein, and 28g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Mash the bananas in a bowl.
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Add the eggs, honey, and vanilla extract to the bananas and mix well.
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In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
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Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
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Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the bread cool before slicing and serving.
Why this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Almond Flour Banana Bread works for PCOS
At 28g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Almond Flour Banana Bread is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This PCOS Dessert Ideas - Almond Flour Banana Bread works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 300mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Almond Flour Banana Bread fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Almond Flour Banana Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 220 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 65 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 50 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 220 calories, 6g protein (11%), 28g carbs, 11g fat. Plus 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 Dessert. At 220 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 2 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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