Peach Souffle - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peach Souffle is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 48 calories, 2.57g protein, and 9.4g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (0.6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 small peaches
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 4 tsps granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup egg whites
- 0.12 tsp ground ginger
- 1 dab of butter
Instructions
- Butter and sugar ramekins.
- Set aside and pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Put peeled and stoned peaches in blender. Puree, add ginger and sugar.
- Add unsifted powdered sugar to egg whites and whip up egg whites with a mixer or stand mixer until stiff. Gently fold in peach puree.
- Pour into ramekins and set on a baking sheet or baking stone.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
- Note: try it with other fruits like strawberries as well.
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 Peach Souffle contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation 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. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Peach Souffle 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 Peach Souffle recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 48 calories per serving with 2.57g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 30 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 6 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 48 calories, 2.57g protein (21%), 9.4g carbs, 0.27g fat. Plus 0.6g 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 48 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 6 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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