This Gestational Diabetes Friendly Snack - Edamame Hummus with Cucumber Slices is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 12g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (6g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Cook the edamame according to package instructions.
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Combine cooked edamame, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor.
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Blend until smooth.
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Serve with cucumber slices.
Why this Gestational Diabetes Friendly Snack - Edamame Hummus with Cucumber Slices works for PCOS
The 20g of carbohydrates here come paired with 6g 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 Gestational Diabetes Friendly Snack - Edamame Hummus with Cucumber Slices 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 Gestational Diabetes Friendly Snack - Edamame Hummus with Cucumber Slices 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 Gestational Diabetes Friendly Snack - Edamame Hummus with Cucumber Slices recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 6g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 200 calories, 12g protein (24%), 20g carbs, 8g fat. Plus 6g 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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