Blood Sugar Stabilizing Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 10 min

Servings: 2

Breakfast

This Blood Sugar Stabilizing Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 350 calories, 15g protein, and 50g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

350 Calories

15g Protein

50g Carbs

10g Fat

Grocery list: Rolled oats, almond milk, apple, cinnamon, chia seeds, honey, Greek yogurt. The oats (GI 55) and apple (GI 40) have a moderate glycemic index, which helps maintain steady blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (US) or 90g (Metric)
1 cup almond milk (US) or 240ml (Metric)
1 apple chopped (US) or 125g (Metric)
1 tsp cinnamon (US) or 2.6g (Metric)
1 tbsp chia seeds (US) or 12g (Metric)
1 tbsp honey (US) or 21g (Metric)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (US) or 60g (Metric)

Instructions

In a jar, mix the oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
Add the chopped apple and stir.
Cover the jar and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, stir in the Greek yogurt and drizzle with honey before serving.

This PCOS-friendly breakfast is rich in fiber from oats and apple, which helps regulate blood sugar levels. The chia seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for reducing inflammation associated with PCOS. The Greek yogurt adds a good dose of protein, keeping you satiated and helping with weight management. Cinnamon is known to improve insulin sensitivity, making this a perfect start to your day.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Chia Seeds, Honey.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Chia seed...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blood Sugar Stabilizing Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats good for PCOS?

Yes, this Blood Sugar Stabilizing Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 350 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make Blood Sugar Stabilizing Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats?

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

What are the macros in this PCOS recipe?

Per serving: 350 calories, 15g protein (17%), 50g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Breakfast with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Breakfast. At 350 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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