This PCOS Androgen-Balancing Smoothie - Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Protein Shake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 300 calories, 20g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Blend almond milk, saw palmetto berries, pumpkin seeds, ripe banana, and honey in a blender until smooth.
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Add ice cubes and blend again until frothy.
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Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Why this PCOS Androgen-Balancing Smoothie - Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Protein Shake works for PCOS
This PCOS Androgen-Balancing Smoothie - Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Protein Shake 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.
Eating a substantial breakfast like this PCOS Androgen-Balancing Smoothie - Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Protein Shake 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.
At 100mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Androgen-Balancing Smoothie - Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Protein Shake 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 Androgen-Balancing Smoothie - Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Protein Shake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 300 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 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 300 calories, 20g protein (27%), 30g carbs, 10g 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 300 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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