Sunrise Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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