Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 270 calories, 10.34g protein, and 49.8g carbs per serving. Ready in 5 minutes. High in fiber (2.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 medium banana
- 4 fl oz orange juice
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 cup skim milk
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in blender.
- Note: leave out the vanilla extract flavor if you prefer.
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 Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie 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 Orange Pineapple Banana Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 270 calories per serving with 10.34g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 5 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes.
Per serving: 270 calories, 10.34g protein (15%), 49.8g carbs, 0.98g fat. Plus 2.8g 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 270 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. 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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