This PCOS Post-Workout Shake - Chocolate Cherry Protein Recovery Shake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 25g protein, and 40g carbs per serving. Ready in 5 minutes. High in fiber (10g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a blender.
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Blend until smooth.
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Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Why this PCOS Post-Workout Shake - Chocolate Cherry Protein Recovery Shake works for PCOS
With 25g of protein per serving (about 29% of calories), this PCOS Post-Workout Shake - Chocolate Cherry Protein Recovery Shake sits at the top end of the 25-35g per-meal range that the 2023 International PCOS Guideline recommends for managing insulin resistance and supporting lean mass. Higher-protein meals also blunt the glucose response when carbohydrates are included, which matters for women with PCOS because chronic insulin elevation drives androgen excess and irregular cycles.
The 40g of carbohydrates here come paired with 10g 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.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this PCOS Post-Workout Shake - Chocolate Cherry Protein Recovery Shake should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
At 200mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Post-Workout Shake - Chocolate Cherry Protein Recovery 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 Post-Workout Shake - Chocolate Cherry Protein Recovery Shake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 25g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 10g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 5 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 350 calories, 25g protein (29%), 40g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 10g 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 Snack. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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