Olive Nut Spread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Olive Nut Spread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 285 calories, 4.12g protein, and 8.35g carbs per serving. Ready in 12 minutes. High in fiber (3.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 dash black pepper
- 2 tbsps olive juice
- 8 oz green olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise
Instructions
- Measure out the mayonnaise (like Miracle Whip), nuts, and olives.
- Place the mayonnaise and warm cream cheese into a bowl, mix well.
- Add nuts and olives, mix again.
- Add in the olive juice and dash of pepper, mix again!
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. 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 Olive Nut Spread 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 Olive Nut Spread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 285 calories per serving with 4.12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 12 minutes total. Prep time is 12 minutes. It makes 5 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 285 calories, 4.12g protein (6%), 8.35g carbs, 27.71g fat. Plus 3.1g 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 285 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 5 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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