This PCOS Ice Cream Recipe - Banana and Blueberry Ice Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 1.3g protein, and 36.4g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (4.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Slice the bananas and freeze them for 2 hours.
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Blend the frozen bananas, blueberries, and honey until smooth.
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Freeze the mixture for another 2 hours.
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Serve the ice cream immediately.
Why this PCOS Ice Cream Recipe - Banana and Blueberry Ice Cream works for PCOS
The 36.4g of carbohydrates in this serving land in the moderate range that suits most PCOS phenotypes. If your dominant phenotype is adrenal PCOS (typically driven by cortisol rather than insulin), moderate carbs eaten alongside protein and fat usually feel better than very-low-carb eating, which can elevate cortisol.
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 Ice Cream Recipe - Banana and Blueberry Ice Cream works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 1mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Ice Cream Recipe - Banana and Blueberry Ice Cream 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 Ice Cream Recipe - Banana and Blueberry Ice Cream recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 1.3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4.1g 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: 150 calories, 1.3g protein (3%), 36.4g carbs, 0.3g fat. Plus 4.1g 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 150 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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