PCOS Pizza Recipes - Fig and Prosciutto Pizza
PCOS-Friendly Dinner

PCOS Pizza Recipes - Fig and Prosciutto Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

A delicious and PCOS-friendly pizza recipe featuring a sweet and savory combination of fig and prosciutto.

27 minutes
2 servings
450 cal / serving

This PCOS Pizza Recipes - Fig and Prosciutto Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 450 calories, 22g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 27 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

450 Calories
22g Protein
50g Carbs
18g Fat
Grocery list: whole grain pizza crust, fig jam, mozzarella, goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula, balsamic glaze. This recipe uses low GI ingredients like whole grain crust and fig jam to help manage blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

  2. Spread fig jam on pizza crust.

  3. Top with mozzarella and goat cheese.

  4. Arrange prosciutto slices on top.

  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is golden.

  6. Top with arugula and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

This PCOS-friendly pizza recipe is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS management. The whole grain crust is a great source of fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. Figs are high in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure. Prosciutto, while being a tasty source of protein, also provides a good amount of vitamin B, essential for energy production and mood regulation. This recipe is a great way to enjoy a favorite comfort food while taking care of your health.

Why this PCOS Pizza Recipes - Fig and Prosciutto Pizza works for PCOS

This PCOS Pizza Recipes - Fig and Prosciutto Pizza delivers 22g of protein per serving, which sits in the moderate range for a PCOS-friendly meal. If you find yourself hungry within 2-3 hours, pair this dish with an additional protein source (Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, or a small portion of fish) to push the meal closer to the 25-35g per-meal target most PCOS dietitians recommend.

The 50g of carbohydrates here come paired with 6g 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 36% 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.

Evening meals affect overnight insulin and morning blood sugar more than most women realise. Keeping dinner protein-forward and finishing eating at least 2-3 hours before bed gives your body time to clear glucose before the overnight fast, which improves morning fasting insulin readings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Pizza Recipes - Fig and Prosciutto Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 450 calories per serving with 22g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 27 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 450 calories, 22g protein (20%), 50g carbs, 18g fat. Plus 6g 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 Dinner. At 450 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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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