Oatmeal Crust - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1 large egg white
- 1 fl oz water
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). In a blender or food processor grind the oatmeal. You can also add spices as well.
- Mix oats, egg white and water to make like pancake batter. (Do not make very thin.)
- Spray a non-stick fry pan with cooking spray.
- Spread batter in to circle. Flip once.
- Put shell on baking sheet and add your toppings.
- Bake 10-15 minutes, until toppings are cooked.
- Note: this is just the "crust" that Mary O. used in her Oatmeal Pizza recipe. Can be used for pizza, baked apple or a breakfast meal with lots of possibilities.
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 Oatmeal Crust contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
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). 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 Oatmeal Crust 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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