BBQ Bacon Wrapped Smokies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This BBQ Bacon Wrapped Smokies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1315 calories, 54g protein, and 8.9g carbs per serving. Ready in 36 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your lunch.
Ingredients
- 24 Lit’l Smokies
- 6 slices Bacon
- 3 tbsp. Keto BBQ Sauce (recipe here)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Start by chopping 6 slices of bacon into quarter-pieces. In total, you should have 24 quarter-slices of bacon. Place a little smokie on top of the slice of bacon.
- Roll the little smokie up in the bacon so that there is a small amount of overlap.
- Stick a toothpick into the overlapping piece and set on a cookie sheet covered with foil.
- Repeat the process for all of the smokies and place into the oven to bake for 25 minutes.
- Take the smokies out of the oven and use a basting brush to brush BBQ sauce on the little smokies. They should be coated quite well.
- Place back in the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Serve on a platter. Feel free to sprinkle some parmesan cheese and chopped spring onion over them.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 BBQ Bacon Wrapped Smokies 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this BBQ Bacon Wrapped Smokies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1315 calories per serving with 54g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 36 minutes total. Prep time is 11 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1315 calories, 54g protein (16%), 8.9g carbs, 114g fat. 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 Lunch. At 1315 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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 4 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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