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Blueberry and Lemon Detox Smoothie for PCOS - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Blueberry and Lemon Detox Smoothie for PCOS
Prep: 10 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This Blueberry and Lemon Detox Smoothie for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 5g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories
5g Protein
30g Carbs
3g Fat
Grocery list: Fresh blueberries, fresh lemon, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, honey. This smoothie has a low GI due to the blueberries and lemon.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (150g)
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced (48g)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240ml)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (12g)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (21g), Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Wash the blueberries and lemon.
  2. Juice the lemon.
  3. In a blender, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, almond milk, chia seeds, and honey.
  4. Blend until smooth.
  5. Add ice cubes and blend again.
  6. Serve immediately.
This Blueberry and Lemon Detox Smoothie is packed with antioxidants and fiber, which are important for PCOS management. The chia seeds provide omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation. The lemon provides vitamin C, which can help with hormone regulation. The low GI of this smoothie can help maintain stable blood sugar levels, which is crucial for PCOS.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

Blueberries are a nutrient-rich fruit that is high in antioxidants, vitamins C and K, and fiber. The antioxidants in blueberries help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. The high fiber content in blueberries helps regulate blood sugar levels and supports digestive health. Including blueberries in your diet can provide essential nutrients and improve overall health and well-being. Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Blueberry and Lemon Detox Smoothie for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

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

Per serving: 200 calories, 5g protein (10%), 30g carbs, 3g fat. Plus 7g 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 Breakfast. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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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