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PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Friendly Protein Donut - Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 2
Snack

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.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
15g Protein
18g Carbs
6g Fat
Grocery list: Almond flour, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sweetener of choice, baking powder, unsweetened almond milk, eggs, vanilla extract. Low GI ingredients: Almond flour, unsweetened cocoa powder.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond flour (120g)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (50g)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (20g)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice (50g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (120ml)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a donut pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, and baking powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together almond milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until well combined.
  5. Spoon the batter into the donut pan, filling each cavity 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
These Baked Chocolate Protein Donuts are a delicious and healthy snack, perfect for those with PCOS. They are high in protein and low in carbs, helping to manage blood sugar levels. The almond flour and unsweetened cocoa powder are low GI, meaning they won't spike your blood sugar. Additionally, they are rich in key nutrients for PCOS such as magnesium, chromium, and B vitamins, which can help manage symptoms and improve insulin resistance.

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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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