Double Berry Jello Salad - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Double Berry Jello Salad is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 178 calories, 7.3g protein, and 28.08g carbs per serving. Ready in 55 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 16 oz cranberry sauce, whole berry
- 3/4 cup chopped celery, finely chopped
- 1 head lettuce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan nuts
- 1 cup boiling water
- 3 oz raspberry gelatin, sugar free
Instructions
- Combine gelatin and boiling water in a glass bowl, stirring until all gelatin is dissolved.
- Chill until mixture is the consistency of unbeaten egg whites (about 40 minutes).
- Stir in the cranberry sauce, chopped pecans and finely chopped celery.
- Spray square glass casserole dish with non-stick spray or oil lightly with vegetable oil.
- Spoon mixture into dish, cover and chill until firm, about 3 hours. Serve as a salad, on a bed of lettuce or arugula, if desired.
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 Double Berry Jello Salad contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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 Double Berry Jello Salad 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: Nuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Double Berry Jello Salad recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 178 calories per serving with 7.3g 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 55 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 40 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 178 calories, 7.3g protein (16%), 28.08g carbs, 5.07g 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 Side Dish. At 178 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 8 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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