Savory Crepes and Candida - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Savory Crepes and Candida is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 11 calories, 14g protein, and 1g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Avocado is rich in monounsaturated fats and potassium. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your breakfast.
Ingredients
- CREPES
- 4 eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 TBS coconut flour
- ¼ tsp Celtic sea salt
- OPTIONAL: ¼ cup finely chopped herbs of your choice
- Coconut oil for frying
- FILLING IDEAS:
- Avocado
- Sauteed organic onions
- Chopped organic tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine all the ingredients and mix on high until smooth. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes or store in the fridge overnight for easy breakfast (the mixture thickens a little).
- Stir again just before using.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet onto medium high. Have a pot holder close by (the handle gets very hot).
- Pour a few tablespoons of the batter into the well greased skillet. With the pot holder on your hand, swirl the dough all around the pan to have a very thin layer of batter that covers the whole pan.
- Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked all the way through.
- Remove from skillet and fill with desired fillings before rolling up.
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 Savory Crepes and Candida contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 Savory Crepes and Candida 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: Avocado, Eggs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Savory Crepes and Candida recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 11 calories per serving with 14g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 11 calories, 14g protein (509%), 1g carbs, 13g 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 Breakfast. At 11 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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 2 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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