Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 12g protein, and 28g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour (60g) (GI: 15)
- 1/4 cup coconut flour (30g) (GI: 51)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (64g) (GI: 14)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (60ml) (GI: 54)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120ml) (GI: 15)
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter (32g) (GI: 14)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (15ml) (GI: 54)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 oz dark chocolate, melted (28g) (GI: 23)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Scoop small balls of dough onto the baking sheet and flatten them with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool completely.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Place the mixture in the freezer for 1-2 hours, stirring occasionally, until it reaches ice cream consistency.
- Scoop a generous amount of the ice cream onto a cookie and top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Optionally, dip half of each sandwich in melted dark chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peanut Butter Ice Cream Sandwich for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 12g 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 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 12g protein (14%), 28g 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 350 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 2 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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