Vanilla Banana Milkshake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Vanilla Banana Milkshake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 234 calories, 9.72g protein, and 44.54g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (3.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana
- 8 fl oz skim milk
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1/3 tbsp strawberry preserves
- 4 ice cubes ice cubes
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except ice cubes in blender and blend.
- Add ice while blending, one cube at a time.
- Pour in big glass and enjoy.
- Note: based on recipe from Fat Loss for Idiots.
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 Vanilla Banana Milkshake contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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. 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 Vanilla Banana Milkshake 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 Vanilla Banana Milkshake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 234 calories per serving with 9.72g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes.
Per serving: 234 calories, 9.72g protein (17%), 44.54g carbs, 0.84g fat. Plus 3.2g 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 Snack. At 234 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. 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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