Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie
Breakfast

This Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Recipe by /contributors/claire-saffitz Sub spinach for kale if you like.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped Tuscan kale
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped coconut meat
  • 1 cup coconut water or iced green tea
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • matcha (green tea powder)
  • 1 tablespoon light agave nectar
  • Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée avocado, kale, pineapple, coconut meat, coconut water, lemon juice, matcha, agave, salt, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender until smooth.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale, Lemon, Green Tea, Agave.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural f...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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