Chocolate Banana Souffles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Chocolate Banana Souffles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 118 calories, 3.5g protein, and 27.25g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (3.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas, peeled, mashed
- 3 tbsps sugar
- 2 tsps cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (205° C). Coat 4, 6 oz ramekins with butter flavored cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, mash bananas and vanilla together.
- Sift cornstarch and cocoa powder over bananas and stir well.
- In another medium bowl, beat egg whites with sugar until they form soft peaks.
- Fold 1/3 of egg whites into banana mixture. When incorporated, fold in the rest of the egg whites.
- Spoon mixture into ramekins. Wipe the top 1/4 inch “collar” of the ramekin to remove any excess batter so that the souffle will rise straight. Place ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
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 Chocolate Banana Souffles contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with 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 Chocolate Banana Souffles 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 Chocolate Banana Souffles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 118 calories per serving with 3.5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 118 calories, 3.5g protein (12%), 27.25g carbs, 0.96g fat. Plus 3.3g 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 Dessert. At 118 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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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