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High Protein PCOS Breakfast - Cottage Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Burrito - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

High Protein PCOS Breakfast - Cottage Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Burrito
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This High Protein PCOS Breakfast - Cottage Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Burrito is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 28g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories
28g Protein
30g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: cottage cheese, whole wheat tortillas, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, eggs, cheddar cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper. The whole wheat tortillas and veggies have a low GI, making this a PCOS-friendly breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (113g) cottage cheese
  • 2 whole wheat tortillas (60g each)
  • 1/2 cup (75g) bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup (70g) diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup (25g) diced onions
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup (30g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil, salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Sauté until soft.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the cottage cheese.
  4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and scramble until cooked.
  5. Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
  6. Divide the scrambled eggs between the tortillas.
  7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  8. Roll up the tortillas to make burritos.
  9. Serve warm.
This high-protein, low-GI breakfast burrito is a great start to the day for anyone with PCOS. The protein from the eggs and cottage cheese helps to keep you full, while the whole wheat tortillas and veggies provide slow-releasing carbs. The inclusion of bell peppers and tomatoes also adds a good dose of vitamin C, which can help with hormone regulation in PCOS. Plus, the recipe is quick and easy to make, offering a sense of empowerment and control over your diet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this High Protein PCOS Breakfast - Cottage Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Burrito recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 28g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 350 calories, 28g protein (32%), 30g carbs, 15g fat. Plus 5g 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 350 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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