Coconut Cake with Fruit - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Coconut Cake with Fruit is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 176 calories, 2.68g protein, and 36.27g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (2.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup white wheat flour
- 1/2 oz baking powder
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup low fat milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 340° F (170 °C). Prepare a loaf tin with baking paper or spray oil and flour.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and pour mixture into prepared loaf tin.
- Bake in oven for approximately 35 minutes or until turning slightly golden on top.
- Allow to cool and serve.
- Note: different fruits such as apricots, pineapple and sultanas can be used. For a different flavor use mixed frozen berries.
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 Coconut Cake with Fruit contribute to your health goals:
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
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 Coconut Cake with Fruit 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 Coconut Cake with Fruit recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 176 calories per serving with 2.68g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 45 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 10 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 176 calories, 2.68g protein (6%), 36.27g carbs, 3.1g fat. Plus 2.1g 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 176 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 10 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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