Yogurt Waffles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 oz fat free strawberry yogurt
- 1 tbsp margarine
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsps cream cheese
Instructions
- Preheat waffle iron.
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Melt cream cheese and margarine or butter in microwave.
- Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until combined.
- Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray before each waffle and cook according to your waffle pan instructions.
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 Yogurt Waffles contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances 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). 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 Yogurt Waffles 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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