Whole Wheat Pizza Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Whole Wheat Pizza Crust is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 594 calories, 31.64g protein, and 114.73g carbs per serving. Ready in 80 minutes. High in fiber (18g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 oz honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 oz vital wheat gluten
- 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Combine the water, yeast, honey and 1 cup of whole wheat flour in a large bowl.
- Beat 100 times until mixture is smooth.
- Let rise in a warm place for 15-30 minutes.
- Add the salt, oil, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, wheat gluten and 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour.
- Mix well and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Makes one large or two medium pizzas.
- Bake in a 400 °F (200 °C) oven for 15-20 minutes.
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 Whole Wheat Pizza Crust contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and 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 Whole Wheat Pizza Crust 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Whole Wheat Pizza Crust recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 594 calories per serving with 31.64g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 18g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 80 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 594 calories, 31.64g protein (21%), 114.73g carbs, 5.34g fat. Plus 18g 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 Dinner. At 594 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 2 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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