Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 75 calories, 3g protein, and 8g carbs per serving. Ready in 28 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter, heated in microwave for 30 seconds
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon Splenda Brown Sugar Blend
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milled flaxseed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together peanut butter, banana, egg, vanilla and Splenda Brown Sugar blend.
- In a small bowl mix together oats, baking soda and salt. Add milled flaxseed.
- Add oat mixture to peanut butter mixture and mix well.
- Scoop batter into 1 tablespoon balls and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all your ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be gluten-free.
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 Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- 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 Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 75 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 28 minutes total. Prep time is 16 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 75 calories, 3g protein (16%), 8g carbs, 4g fat. Plus 1g 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 75 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 24 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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