This Brazilian Cheese Bread is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 91 calories, 1.22g protein, and 10.49g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Grease 2 mini-muffin tins with spray on oil.
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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.
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Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until all puffy and just lightly browned.
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Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes.
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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.
Why this Brazilian Cheese Bread works for PCOS
At 10.49g of carbohydrates per serving, this Brazilian Cheese Bread is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
At 160mg of sodium per serving, this Brazilian Cheese Bread fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Brazilian Cheese Bread recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 91 calories per serving with 1.22g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 16 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 91 calories, 1.22g protein (5%), 10.49g carbs, 5.16g fat. 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 Side Dish. At 91 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Side Dish. 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 16 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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