Flax Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Flax Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 171 calories, 5.84g protein, and 5.96g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole ground flax
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 servings 1 packet sweetner
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla
Instructions
- Ground 1 cup of flax seeds.
- In bowl #1: add ground flax, baking soda and baking powder. Mix well.
- In bowl #2: add eggs, water, oil, sweetener (lik Stevia or Splenda) and vanilla. Mix well.
- Add walnuts to dry ingredients.
- Grease a microwave casserole dish - 8" diameter.
- Mix both dry and wet ingredients together. Pour into greased microwave casserole dish.
- Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Turn upside down on to a baking rack. Cool. Turn over and serve slices. (Great with cream cheese & berries).
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 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
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with 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 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Flax Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 171 calories per serving with 5.84g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 171 calories, 5.84g protein (14%), 5.96g carbs, 14.47g fat. Plus 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 171 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 10 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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