Macaroni & Cheese II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Macaroni & Cheese II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 312 calories, 18.12g protein, and 41.04g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (1.4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 5 oz elbow macaroni
- 0.12 cup white flour
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
- 7oz reduced fat American cheese
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook macaroni noodles.
- Make white sauce and add remaining ingredients.
- Stir in pasta.
- Bake at 350° F (175° C) for 15 minutes.
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 Macaroni & Cheese II 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 Macaroni & Cheese II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 312 calories per serving with 18.12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 25 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 312 calories, 18.12g protein (23%), 41.04g carbs, 7.85g fat. Plus 1.4g 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 Dinner. At 312 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 4 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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