Brazilian Cheese Bread - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (205 °C). Grease 2 mini-muffin tins with spray on oil.
- 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.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until all puffy and just lightly browned.
- Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for a few minutes.
- 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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