This Almond Flour Cake for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 220 calories, 6g protein, and 10g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Mix almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, salt, and baking soda.
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Whisk almond milk, coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in blueberries.
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Pour batter into pan.
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Bake 25-30 mins.
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Cool in pan for 10 mins, then on rack.
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Serve with Greek yogurt and honey.
Why this Almond Flour Cake for PCOS works for PCOS
The 10g of carbohydrates here come paired with 5g of fibre, which slows glucose absorption and produces a flatter post-meal blood sugar curve. Fibre is one of the most under-rated tools for PCOS: it feeds gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids linked to improved insulin sensitivity, and it modestly lowers circulating androgens by binding bile acids in the gut.
Fat makes up about 74% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Almond Flour Cake for PCOS works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 150mg of sodium per serving, this Almond Flour Cake for PCOS fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Almond Flour Cake for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 220 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 220 calories, 6g protein (11%), 10g carbs, 18g fat. Plus 5g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 220 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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