Banana Strawberry Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Banana Strawberry Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 159 calories, 5.78g protein, and 35.49g carbs per serving. Ready in 5 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 small banana
- 6 medium strawberries
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 packet sweetener
- 4 fl oz skim milk
Instructions
- Cut up banana.
- Put banana, strawberries, artificial sweetener, and milk into a blender.
- Blend on medium speed for about 20 seconds.
- Add ice cubes and blend (pulse or low speed) for another 30 - 40 seconds.
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 Banana Strawberry Smoothie contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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 Banana Strawberry 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 Banana Strawberry Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 159 calories per serving with 5.78g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 5 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes.
Per serving: 159 calories, 5.78g protein (15%), 35.49g carbs, 0.77g fat. Plus 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 Dessert. At 159 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. 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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