Banana Blast - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Banana Blast is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 198 calories, 14.61g protein, and 32.09g carbs per serving. Ready in 3 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 1 scoop vanilla soy protein powder
- 1 tsp light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup 1% fat milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender with a couple ice cubes. Blend until it's smooth.
- Drink immediately or store in refrigerator. Drink within 48 hours or it will separate.
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. 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 Banana Blast 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 Banana Blast recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 198 calories per serving with 14.61g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 3 minutes total. Prep time is 3 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 198 calories, 14.61g protein (30%), 32.09g carbs, 2.08g fat. Plus 2g fiber. 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 Snack. At 198 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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