This PCOS Friendly Zucchini Bread - Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 210 calories, 6g protein, and 23g carbs per serving. Ready in 65 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring until just combined.
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Fold in the zucchini and walnuts.
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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 comes out clean.
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Let cool before slicing and serving.
Why this PCOS Friendly Zucchini Bread - Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread works for PCOS
At 23g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Friendly Zucchini Bread - Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini 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.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this PCOS Friendly Zucchini Bread - Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread 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 320mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Friendly Zucchini Bread - Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini 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 Friendly Zucchini Bread - Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 210 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g 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: 210 calories, 6g protein (11%), 23g carbs, 11g fat. Plus 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 Snack. At 210 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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