English Muffin Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This English Muffin Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 119 calories, 6.67g protein, and 16.95g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (1.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 whole grain english muffin
- 1/8 cup tomato sauce (2 tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp ground oregano
- 1 oz low fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Toast both halves of English muffin.
- Spread a tablespoon of tomato or pizza sauce onto each half of the muffin.
- Add oregano, or other spices, to taste.
- Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded low fat mozzarella cheese on each half of the English muffin.
- Broil for 1-3 minutes, until cheese begins to bubble and turn golden (toaster oven works too).
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 English Muffin Pizza contribute to your health goals:
- Tomato: Antioxidants help combat oxidative stress elevated 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 English Muffin Pizza 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 English Muffin Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 119 calories per serving with 6.67g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 119 calories, 6.67g protein (22%), 16.95g carbs, 2.91g fat. Plus 1.2g 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 Dinner. At 119 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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