Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina and Almond Milk Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
220
Calories
10g
Protein
25g
Carbs
8g
Fat
Grocery list: Spirulina powder, almond milk, ripe banana, honey, chia seeds. This smoothie has a low GI, making it suitable for a PCOS diet.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon spirulina powder (15g)
- 1 cup almond milk (240ml)
- 1 ripe banana (118g)
- 1 tablespoon honey (21g)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (15g)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
This smoothie is packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS, including calcium, iron, and B vitamins. Spirulina is a superfood known for its high protein content and health benefits, including balancing blood sugar levels. Almond milk provides calcium and is a low GI food, while bananas provide fiber and potassium. Chia seeds add a dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spirulina.
Spirulina is a protein rich food, which is high in omega-3 fatty acids and high in iron. Spirulina is also high in B vitamins, including folic acid. Spirulina is high in calcium, and thought to have more than 20 times the amount of calcium that is in milk.
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