Spinach Shamrock Latte - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Spinach is loaded with iron, magnesium, and folate. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Ginger is has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Strong Brewed Coffee
- 3/4 Cup Coconut Milk
- 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree (I use Libby’s)
- 2 Handfuls Spinach (90g)
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 Tbsp. NOW Erythritol
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. Ginger
- 1/4 tsp. Cardamom
- 1/4 tsp. Allspice
- 10 drops Liquid Stevia
- 2 Handfuls of Ice
- Optional: 1/4 Cup Whisky, Bourbon, or Scotch
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender. I’m using a Ninja Blender (they’re pretty awesome). Optional: Add 1/4 Cup Whisky, Bourbon, or Scotch.
- Blend all ingredients well until combined.
- Optional: Add whipped cream and cinnamon. Serve cold!
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 Spinach Shamrock Latte contribute to your health goals:
- Spinach: Magnesium may help improve insulin sensitivity in women with PCOS
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Ginger: May help reduce menstrual pain and inflammation in PCOS
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
- Coconut milk: A good alternative for those with PCOS who are sensitive to dairy
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and nutrient-dense vegetables that provide essential vitamins and minerals for metabolic health. 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 Spinach Shamrock Latte 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Spinach.
Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Spinach i...
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