Low Carb Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1/4 cup & 1 tbsp ground golden flaxseed meal
- 1 packet sweetener
- 1 1/2 tsps baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large bowl. Add all other ingredients and whisk together really well.
- Take 6 oven safe bowls, ramekins or tins, basically anything that will give you the shape and size you want.
- Divide batter up evenly among the 6 tins, you’ll end up with approximately 1/3 cup of batter in each tin.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 20 minutes.
- Let them cool for a few minutes, then carefully slice each bun. Toast them to desired crispness and enjoy.
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 Low Carb Bread contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- 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 Low Carb 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: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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