Strawberry-Banana Soy Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed and halved (about 10 strawberries)
- 1 1/2 cups vanilla low-fat soy milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup frozen fat-free whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Combine first 5 ingredients in a blender; process until smooth. Top each serving with 1/4 cup whipped topping. Serve immediately.
- carbo rating: 15
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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