Menopause Bone Health Boosting Yogurt - Homemade Calcium-Fortified Coconut Yogurt - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Menopause Bone Health Boosting Yogurt - Homemade Calcium-Fortified Coconut Yogurt
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 60 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This Menopause Bone Health Boosting Yogurt - Homemade Calcium-Fortified Coconut Yogurt is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 6g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 70 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

150 Calories
6g Protein
12g Carbs
8g Fat
Grocery list: Full-fat coconut milk, agar agar flakes, vegan probiotic capsules, calcium powder. The main ingredients have a low Glycemic Index (GI), which is beneficial for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of full-fat coconut milk (800ml)
  • 2 tbsp of agar agar flakes (14g)
  • 4 vegan probiotic capsules
  • 2 tbsp of calcium powder (14g)

Instructions

  1. Pour the coconut milk into a saucepan. Sprinkle the agar agar flakes and calcium powder over the top.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium heat until the agar agar flakes dissolve completely.
  3. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
  4. Open the probiotic capsules and sprinkle the powder into the mixture. Stir well.
  5. Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar and cover with a cloth.
  6. Let it ferment at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
  7. Once the yogurt has set and tastes tangy, store it in the fridge.
This homemade, calcium-fortified coconut yogurt is a great way to start your day. It's rich in calcium, which is crucial for bone health, especially during menopause. The coconut milk provides healthy fats, while the probiotics improve gut health. The low GI of the main ingredients makes this recipe PCOS-friendly. Making your own yogurt is a simple and empowering process that gives you control over what you put in your body.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Menopause Bone Health Boosting Yogurt - Homemade Calcium-Fortified Coconut Yogurt recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 70 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 60 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 150 calories, 6g protein (16%), 12g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 1g 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 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.

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