This Almond Blueberry Cake with Coconut Cream for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 260 calories, 7g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, salt, and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in the fresh blueberries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Open the chilled can of coconut milk and scoop out the solidified cream into a mixing bowl, leaving the liquid behind. Add the powdered erythritol and vanilla extract to the coconut cream. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and fluffy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the coconut cream evenly over the top of the cake. Garnish with a few extra blueberries if desired.
Why this Almond Blueberry Cake with Coconut Cream for PCOS works for PCOS
The 12g 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 76% 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 Blueberry Cake with Coconut Cream for PCOS works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 150mg of sodium per serving, this Almond Blueberry Cake with Coconut Cream 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 Blueberry Cake with Coconut Cream for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 260 calories per serving with 7g 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 45 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 260 calories, 7g protein (11%), 12g carbs, 22g 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 260 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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