Hot Flax Seed Meal Cereal - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 cup granular Splenda
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, cream the butter.
- Add the remaining ingredients and beat until well combined.
- Spread the mixture into a greased 8 x 8 baking pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool, then turn out of the pan and cut into 12 bars.
- Place these back on the baking sheet and return it to the oven for 5-10 more minutes until bars are very brown but not burnt.
- Allow to cool completely.
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 Hot Flax Seed Meal Cereal contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
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 Hot Flax Seed Meal Cereal 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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