Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bites - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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