This PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 8g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, combine the chia seeds, almond milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice.
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Stir well to combine.
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Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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Stir again before serving, and top with your favorite toppings if desired.
Why this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding 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 PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 50mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding 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 PCOS Dessert Ideas - Pumpkin Spice Chia Seed Pudding recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 8g 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 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 250 calories, 8g protein (13%), 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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