Brazilian Cheese Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Brazilian Cheese Bread
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 16
Side Dish

Nutrition per Serving

91 Calories
1.22g Protein
10.49g Carbs
5.16g Fat
Easy to make Brazilian cheesy bread, often served in Brazilian steak houses.

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2/3 cup 1% fat milk
  • 1/2 cup queso fresco
  • 1 1/2 cups finely ground tapioca flour
  • 1 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Grease 2 mini-muffin tins with spray on oil.
  2. Incorporate all ingredients into blender and pulse until smooth. You may need to use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the blender so that everything gets blended well.
  3. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until all puffy and just lightly browned.
  4. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes.
  5. Eat while warm or save to reheat later.

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 Brazilian Cheese Bread contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Brazilian Cheese Bread 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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