Sunrise Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Sunrise Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 164 calories, 6.68g protein, and 32.73g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (2.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 small banana
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup whole strawberries
- 1 container vanilla yogurt, low fat
- 4 oz orange soda, low calorie
Instructions
- Add yogurt to blender.
- Add banana in chunks, and blend until smooth.
- Add fresh or frozen strawberries, and blend until smooth.
- Add diet orange soda (like diet Sunkist), blend.
- Add ice and blend until smooth.
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 Sunrise Smoothie contribute to your health goals:
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in 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. 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 Sunrise Smoothie 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 Sunrise Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 164 calories per serving with 6.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 164 calories, 6.68g protein (16%), 32.73g carbs, 1.8g fat. Plus 2.8g 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 Dessert. At 164 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 2 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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