This Psyllium Husk Orange Cake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 5g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, psyllium husk, erythritol, and baking powder.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice and zest.
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Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing well.
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Pour the batter into a greased cake tin and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool before slicing and serving.
Why this Psyllium Husk Orange Cake works for PCOS
The 30g of carbohydrates here come paired with 10g 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.
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 Psyllium Husk Orange Cake works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this Psyllium Husk Orange Cake 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 Psyllium Husk Orange Cake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g 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 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 5g protein (8%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g 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 250 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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