Cream of Wheat Waffles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cream of Wheat Waffles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 268 calories, 9.6g protein, and 49.71g carbs per serving. Ready in 18 minutes. High in fiber (1.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup farina
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup fat free skim milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Drop pancakes by tablespoons into a hot pan greased with cooking spray.
- Alternatively, you can make waffles using a regular waffle iron. Be sure to spray well with cooking spray here too.
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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 Cream of Wheat Waffles contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
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 Cream of Wheat Waffles 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 Cream of Wheat Waffles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 268 calories per serving with 9.6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 18 minutes total. Prep time is 8 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 268 calories, 9.6g protein (14%), 49.71g carbs, 1.66g fat. Plus 1.8g 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 Breakfast. At 268 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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 3 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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