PCOS Friendly Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 35 min

Servings: 2

Breakfast

This PCOS Friendly Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 7g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories

7g Protein

40g Carbs

5g Fat

Grocery list: Steel cut oats, chia seeds, cinnamon. This recipe is low GI, as steel cut oats have a GI of 42, and chia seeds and cinnamon are both low GI foods.

Ingredients

1 cup of steel cut oats (US) or 240 grams (Metric)
2.5 cups of water (US) or 600 ml (Metric)
1 tablespoon of chia seeds (US) or 15 grams (Metric)
1 teaspoon of cinnamon (US) or 5 grams (Metric), Optional: sweetener of choice

Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
Stir in the oats and reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook the oats, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes, until the oats are your desired texture.
Stir in the chia seeds and cinnamon, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Sweeten to taste, if desired, and serve.

This PCOS-friendly oatmeal is a great way to start your day. The steel cut oats are a low GI carbohydrate, which can help regulate blood sugar levels. The chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation. Cinnamon is also thought to help regulate blood sugar levels. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and can be personalized with your favorite sweetener and toppings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PCOS Friendly Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds good for PCOS?

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 7g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make PCOS Friendly Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats with Cinnamon and Chia Seeds?

This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 250 calories, 7g protein (11%), 40g carbs, 5g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. At 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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