Low Carb Cheddar Cheese Biscuits - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Low Carb Cheddar Cheese Biscuits is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 107 calories, 4.32g protein, and 8.57g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 oz salted butter
- 2 cups low carb baking mix
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425° F (210° C).
- Cut cold butter into low carb baking mix (like Carbquick) with pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add shredded cheese, salt, garlic and onion powder. Blend well.
- Mix whipping cream and water to equal 1/2 cup liquid and add to dry mix. Stir until dough forms. Do not overwork.
- Drop dough onto greased cookie sheet (approximately 1.5 ounces raw dough).
- Bake in hot oven approximately 8 minutes until golden.
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 Low Carb Cheddar Cheese Biscuits contribute to your health goals:
- Garlic: May help reduce cholesterol levels often elevated in PCOS
- Onion: Support cardiovascular health and blood sugar regulation
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. 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 Low Carb Cheddar Cheese Biscuits 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 Low Carb Cheddar Cheese Biscuits recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 107 calories per serving with 4.32g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 107 calories, 4.32g protein (16%), 8.57g carbs, 9.26g fat. Plus 7g 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 Baked. At 107 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 12 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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