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Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina and Strawberry Smoothie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina and Strawberry Smoothie
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina and Strawberry Smoothie is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 220 calories, 6g protein, and 45g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

220 Calories
6g Protein
45g Carbs
2g Fat
Grocery list: Fresh strawberries, banana, spirulina powder, almond milk, honey. This smoothie has a low GI due to the natural sugars in the fruits and honey.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of fresh strawberries (150g)
  • 1 banana (118g)
  • 1 teaspoon of spirulina powder (3g)
  • 1 cup of almond milk (240ml)
  • 1 tablespoon of honey (21g)

Instructions

  1. Wash and hull the strawberries.
  2. Peel and slice the banana.
  3. Add all ingredients to a blender.
  4. Blend until smooth.
  5. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
This Spirulina and Strawberry Smoothie is a great breakfast option for those with PCOS. It's packed with nutrients that are beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Spirulina is high in protein and B-vitamins, which can help balance hormones and reduce inflammation. Strawberries and bananas provide natural sweetness and are low on the glycemic index, which is important for managing blood sugar levels. The addition of almond milk provides a dose of healthy fats and calcium.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Spirulina Recipes - Spirulina and Strawberry Smoothie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 220 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g 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: 220 calories, 6g protein (11%), 45g carbs, 2g fat. Plus 7g 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 Breakfast. At 220 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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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