Creamy Raspberry Breakfast Shake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Creamy Raspberry Breakfast Shake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 647 calories, 29.68g protein, and 49.93g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (12.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsps unsweetened almond butter
- 1 tbsp flax oil
- 1/3 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsps sugar free syrup
- 1 serving 1 packet splenda
- 2 tbsps protein powder, sugar free
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients into a blender.
- Pulse for 30 seconds. Add more Splenda to taste.
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 Creamy Raspberry Breakfast Shake contribute to your health goals:
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels in PCOS
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with PCOS
- Almond milk: A suitable dairy alternative for women with PCOS who avoid dairy
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 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 Creamy Raspberry Breakfast Shake 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 Creamy Raspberry Breakfast Shake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 647 calories per serving with 29.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 12.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 20 minutes.
Per serving: 647 calories, 29.68g protein (18%), 49.93g carbs, 46.38g fat. Plus 12.3g 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 Other. At 647 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Other. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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