PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd
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PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Delicious and nutritious protein crepes made with coconut flour and served with homemade lemon curd.

30 minutes
2 servings
325 cal / serving

This PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 325 calories, 20g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

325 Calories
20g Protein
30g Carbs
15g Fat
Grocery list: eggs, coconut flour, unsweetened almond milk, honey, vanilla extract, salt, lemons, sugar. Low GI ingredients: coconut flour, almond milk.

Ingredients

Servings 2

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine eggs, coconut flour, almond milk, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.

  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl to spread evenly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

  3. Repeat with the remaining batter.

  4. Serve the crepes with a spoonful of lemon curd.

These protein crepes are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The coconut flour is low in GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Eggs provide a good source of protein, keeping you full for longer. The homemade lemon curd adds a tangy sweetness and a dose of vitamin C. Enjoy this empowering and supportive meal that brings variety to your breakfast routine.

Why this PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd works for PCOS

This PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd delivers 20g 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 30g of carbohydrates here come paired with 5g 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.

Fat makes up about 42% of calories in this dish. Dietary fat plays a load-bearing role in PCOS because sex hormones are synthesised from cholesterol, and very-low-fat eating can suppress hormone production over time. The 2023 PCOS guideline does not specify a strict fat target, but most clinicians recommend at least 25-35% of calories from a mix of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated sources.

Eating a substantial breakfast like this PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make for PCOS. In the Jakubowicz et al. 2013 trial published in Clinical Science, women with PCOS who front-loaded calories to breakfast reduced fasting insulin by 56% and increased ovulation rates 50%, with no change in total calories. Front-loading works because insulin sensitivity is highest in the morning and lowest at night.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Protein Crepes - Coconut Flour Protein Crepes with Lemon Curd recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 325 calories per serving with 20g 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 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 325 calories, 20g protein (25%), 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 325 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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