Frozen Cocoa-Banana - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Frozen Cocoa-Banana is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 114 calories, 1.5g protein, and 28.52g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 medium bananas
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tbsps maple syrup
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and place in a blender or food processor along with the cocoa powder.
- Add the vanilla extract and the maple syrup.
- Blend till very smooth.
- Pour into individual custard cups or small bowls and freeze until just frozen.
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 Frozen Cocoa-Banana contribute to your health goals:
- 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. 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 Frozen Cocoa-Banana 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 Frozen Cocoa-Banana recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 114 calories per serving with 1.5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 114 calories, 1.5g protein (5%), 28.52g carbs, 0.68g fat. Plus 3.2g 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 114 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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