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PCOS Vitamin D Boost Snack - Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Kale Chips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Vitamin D Boost Snack - Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Kale Chips
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Snack

This PCOS Vitamin D Boost Snack - Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Kale Chips is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 4g protein, and 18g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

150 Calories
4g Protein
18g Carbs
7g Fat
Grocery list: Kale, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews, nutritional yeast, fresh basil, lemon, sea salt. Low GI ingredients: Kale, sun-dried tomatoes, cashews.

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of kale (about 6 oz)
  • 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
  • 1/2 cup of cashews
  • 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 1/2 tsp of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Rinse and dry the kale, then remove the stems and tear into chip-sized pieces.
  3. Blend the sun-dried tomatoes, cashews, nutritional yeast, basil, lemon juice, and sea salt in a food processor until smooth.
  4. Massage the mixture into the kale until all pieces are coated.
  5. Spread the kale out on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until crispy.
  6. Let cool before serving.
This PCOS-friendly snack is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS management. Kale is high in fiber and low in GI, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Sun-dried tomatoes are rich in antioxidants, while cashews provide healthy fats. The recipe is also high in Vitamin D, which is often deficient in women with PCOS. Enjoy this quick, easy, and empowering recipe that supports your health and brings a variety to your diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Kale.

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Vitamin D Boost Snack - Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Kale Chips recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 150 calories, 4g protein (11%), 18g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 4g 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 150 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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