This Gut-Healing PCOS Bread - Sourdough Bread with Ancient Grains is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 48g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
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Cover the bowl and let it sit at room temperature for 12-14 hours.
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Preheat the oven to 450F / 230C.
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Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a baking pan.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the bread is golden brown.
Why this Gut-Healing PCOS Bread - Sourdough Bread with Ancient Grains works for PCOS
The 48g of carbohydrates here come paired with 6g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Gut-Healing PCOS Bread - Sourdough Bread with Ancient Grains should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
At 390mg of sodium per serving, this Gut-Healing PCOS Bread - Sourdough Bread with Ancient Grains 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 Gut-Healing PCOS Bread - Sourdough Bread with Ancient Grains recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 48g carbs, 3g fat. Plus 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 Snack. At 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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