Spaghetti Squash Pancakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Garlic is supports cardiovascular health and has anti-inflammatory properties. Onion is contain quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
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
- 4 Slices Thick Cut Bacon
- 2 Eggs
- 284g (10 Oz) Cooked Spaghetti Squash
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 30 g (1 Oz) Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cut Spaghetti Squash in half and scrape out the inside
- Place face down in a glass container and add water until it goes over the cut portion
- Cook at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until soft when forked
- Cook the bacon until crisp
- Add the eggs, Spaghetti Squash, spices and cheese to a bowl and mix
- Crumble the bacon and add to the mixture
- Heat some bacon grease in a skillet until shimmering
- Scoop the mixture into the bacon grease into four piles and use a spatula to compress the piles flat
- After the bottoms begin to brown, flip
- Optionally, serve with a dollop of sour cream and / or some chives!
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 Spaghetti Squash Pancakes contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Spaghetti Squash Pancakes 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.
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