This PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 15g protein, and 18g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a donut pan with non-stick spray.
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In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, and baking powder.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined.
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Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity 3/4 full.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
Why this PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts works for PCOS
This PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts delivers 15g 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.
At 18g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts 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.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts 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 150mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts 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 Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 15g protein (30%), 18g carbs, 6g fat. Plus 3g 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 200 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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