This Flax Bread II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 351 calories, 11.61g protein, and 13.19g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (11.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
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Prepare pan (10x15" with sides works best) with oil or non-stick spray (no carb).
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Mix dry ingredients well with a wisk or fork.
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Add wet to dry, and mix well. Make sure eggs are blended well leaving no obvious egg white strings.
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Let batter set for 2-3 minutes to thicken up a little. Don't leave too long because it may make harder to spread.
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Pour batter into pan. Spread evenly across pan.
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Bake for about 20-30 minutes till it springs back when touched or is visibly browning even more than the flax already is. According to your preference.
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Cool and cut into preferred slices . I make mine thin by slicing pieces in half.
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 Flax Bread II contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- 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), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Flax Bread II 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.
Why this Flax Bread II works for PCOS
The 13.19g of carbohydrates here come paired with 11.5g 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.
Fat makes up about 76% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Olive Oil, Eggs.
Yes, extra virgin olive oil is one of the best fats for PCOS. It is rich in anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, contains no carbohydrates, and has no impact on blood sugar.The healthy fats and antioxidants in olive oil help lower inflammation and may improve insulin sensitivity, both central concerns in PCOS. Replacing butter and processed seed oils with olive oil is a simple, evidence-backed upgrade for hormone and metabolic health.Use it for dressings, drizzling over vegeta...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Flax Bread II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 351 calories per serving with 11.61g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 11.5g 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 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 351 calories, 11.61g protein (13%), 13.19g carbs, 29.72g fat. Plus 11.5g 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 Baked. At 351 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 8 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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