This PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Pizza Crust is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 15g protein, and 35g 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Combine psyllium husk, almond flour, and salt in a bowl.
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Gradually add water while stirring until a dough forms.
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Roll out the dough on a baking sheet.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven and add tomato sauce, cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms, and oregano.
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Bake for another 15 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is crispy.
Why this PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Pizza Crust works for PCOS
This PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Pizza Crust delivers 15g 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 35g 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.
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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Bell Peppers, Mushrooms.
Bell peppers are a colorful, PCOS-friendly vegetable you can enjoy freely. They are low glycemic and low in carbohydrate, so they have only a small effect on blood sugar, while delivering a big dose of vitamin C and antioxidants. That antioxidant load is useful for countering the chronic low-grade inflammation tied to PCOS.Red bell peppers in particular are exceptionally high in vitamin C, along with carotenoids like beta-carotene that support overall health. The fiber in peppers aids digestion...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS recipes with Psyllium Husk - Psyllium Husk Pizza Crust recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 calories per serving with 15g 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: 300 calories, 15g protein (20%), 35g 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 Dinner. At 300 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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