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PCOS Pizza Recipes - Zucchini Crust Pepperoni Pizza - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Pizza Recipes - Zucchini Crust Pepperoni Pizza
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Servings: 2
Dinner

This PCOS Pizza Recipes - Zucchini Crust Pepperoni Pizza is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 25g protein, and 15g carbs per serving. Ready in 45 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
25g Protein
15g Carbs
20g Fat
Grocery list: Zucchinis, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, dried oregano, garlic, egg, pizza sauce, pepperoni. This recipe has a low Glycemic Index due to the zucchini crust.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchinis (500g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella (60g)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (25g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup pizza sauce (60g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella for topping (60g)
  • 20 slices pepperoni (30g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Grate the zucchinis and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  3. Mix the zucchinis, mozzarella, Parmesan, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, and egg in a bowl.
  4. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and shape into a pizza crust.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes.
  6. Spread pizza sauce on the crust, sprinkle with mozzarella, and arrange pepperoni slices.
  7. Bake for another 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
This PCOS-friendly pizza recipe uses a zucchini crust to lower the carb content, which can help manage insulin levels. The mozzarella and Parmesan provide calcium and protein, essential for hormone balance and overall health. The pepperoni, while adding flavor, also contributes to the protein content. This recipe is quick, easy, and customizable, making meal planning less stressful and more enjoyable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Pizza Recipes - Zucchini Crust Pepperoni Pizza recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g 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 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 25g protein (29%), 15g carbs, 20g fat. Plus 3g 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 350 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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