Mexican Pancakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Mexican Pancakes is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 310 calories, 9.95g protein, and 56.3g carbs per serving. Ready in 36 minutes. High in fiber (6.9g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 large finely chopped onion
- 0.12 cup green chili peppers
- 3 tsps baking powder
- 1/4 cup sweetener
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup white flour
- 1 cup fat free milk
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together. Eyeball the amount of ff milk to add (can use water as well) to come up with a nice thick pancake like batter.
- Heat electric skillet (or cast iron skillet) to a nice hot temperature. Pour a bit of olive oil in skillet to keep pancakes from sticking. Not much is needed.
- Pour batter and let 'bake' about 10 minutes per side, keeping lid on skillet.
- Top with either shredded cheese or sour cream.
- Homemade chili would make a nice addition as well.
- Note: I substituted xylitol (which has less calories) for the sweetener.
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 Mexican Pancakes contribute to your health goals:
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Mushroom: Vitamin D deficiency is common in PCOS and supplementation may improve symptoms
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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 nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Mexican Pancakes 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 Mexican Pancakes recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 310 calories per serving with 9.95g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6.9g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 36 minutes total. Prep time is 26 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 310 calories, 9.95g protein (13%), 56.3g carbs, 6.13g fat. Plus 6.9g 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 310 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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