This PCOS Instant Pot Yogurt - Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 13g protein, and 11g carbs per serving. Ready in 485 minutes.
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Instructions
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Pour milk into the Instant Pot. Press the 'Yogurt' button and adjust to 'Boil'.
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Once the cycle is complete, let the milk cool to 110-115 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Whisk in the yogurt.
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Press the 'Yogurt' button again and set for 8-12 hours.
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Once the cycle is complete, strain the yogurt to desired thickness.
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Store in the refrigerator.
Why this PCOS Instant Pot Yogurt - Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt works for PCOS
At 11g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Instant Pot Yogurt - Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt 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.
Eating a substantial breakfast like this PCOS Instant Pot Yogurt - Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt 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 150mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Instant Pot Yogurt - Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt 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 Instant Pot Yogurt - Homemade Instant Pot Greek Yogurt recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 13g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 485 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 480 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 13g protein (35%), 11g carbs, 4g 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 Breakfast. At 150 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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