Macadamia & Coconut Keto Custard - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Coconut milk is provides MCTs and is dairy-free.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. 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 Unsweetened Organic Coconut Milk
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1/3 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/3 Cup Macadamia Nut Butter
- 1/3 Cup Erythritol
- 1 tsp. Liquid Stevia
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325F.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, add your coconut milk and heavy cream.
- Add your vanilla extract.
- Add your 4 eggs and start to whisk together. Make sure you do this SLOWLY, you don’t want to aerate the eggs at all – just mix the ingredients.
- Add your sweeteners and macadamia nut butter.
- Continue to stir until everything is combined and mixed evenly.
- Fill a small baking pan with about 1 inch of water.
- Place your ramekins in the baking pan, making sure that they are covered by about 1 inch of water.
- Fill your ramekins with the custard mixture.
- Put them in the oven and bake them for about 40 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean.
- Once they’re done, let them cool for about 25 minutes, while sitting in the water.
- Remove the ramekins from the water and let them dry.
- Serve! You can refrigerate these with plastic wrap covering the top.
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 Macadamia & Coconut Keto Custard contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- 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 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 Macadamia & Coconut Keto Custard 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: Eggs.
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