This PCOS Keto Ice Cream - Lavender Honey Keto Ice Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 2g protein, and 8g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, honey, and lavender. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks.
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Slowly pour the hot cream into the egg yolks, whisking constantly.
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Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring, until it thickens.
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Strain the mixture and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Why this PCOS Keto Ice Cream - Lavender Honey Keto Ice Cream works for PCOS
At 8g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Keto Ice Cream - Lavender Honey Keto Ice Cream is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Fat makes up about 81% 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.
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This PCOS Keto Ice Cream - Lavender Honey Keto Ice Cream works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 25mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Keto Ice Cream - Lavender Honey Keto Ice Cream fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Keto Ice Cream - Lavender Honey Keto Ice Cream recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 2g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 2g protein (4%), 8g carbs, 18g fat. 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 Dessert. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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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