Low-Carb Thin Crust White Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Oat is high in soluble fiber (beta-glucan) that helps manage cholesterol. Olive oil is a key Mediterranean diet ingredient rich in polyphenols.
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.
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
- Crust:
- ½ cup almond flour (50g / 1.8 oz)
- ¼ cup (1 scoop) unflavoured whey protein powder or egg white protein powder (25g / 0.9 oz)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated (30g / 1.1 oz)
- 1 large free-range or organic egg
- ¼ tsp pink Himalayan or sea salt (or more to taste)
- Topping:
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (64g / 2.3 oz)
- 1 tbsp cream, heavy whipping
- 1 tsp onion powder (or garlic powder)
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, crumbled (50g / 1.8 oz)
- ½ cup hard goat cheese or any other hard type cheese, grated (60g / 2.1 oz)
- 1 small red onion (60g / 2.1 oz)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, seedless (25g / 0.9 oz)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 C / 400 F. Place all the dry ingredients for the crust into a bowl and mix well.
- Add the egg and process well using your hand.
- Line a baking sheet or a medium skillet with a parchment paper (skillet makes it easy to create a round shape). Spread the batter evenly using a hand roll or your fingers until very thin. Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- You will need to wet your fingers to prevent the batter sticking on them.
- Meanwhile, prepare the white sauce. Mix the cream cheese, cream and onion powder until well combined.
- Peel and slice the onion, crumble the feta and grate the hard cheese. Chop the olives if needed.
- When the crust is done, remove from the oven.
- Spread the white sauce on top.
- Add the crumbled feta, hard cheese, onion and olives. Place back in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
- When done, remove from the oven and cut into quarters using a pizza cutter or sharp knife. Top with fresh rocket leaves and drizzle with olive oil.
- Place on a serving plate 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 Thin Crust White Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for PCOS
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often 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 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 Low-Carb Thin Crust White Pizza 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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