This Gut Health: Collagen and Gelatin Dessert for PCOS is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 10g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat the water in a saucepan until it's warm but not boiling.
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Stir in the gelatin until it's fully dissolved.
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Add the mixed berries and honey, stirring until they're well combined.
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the collagen powder.
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Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until it's set.
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Serve chilled.
Why this Gut Health: Collagen and Gelatin Dessert for PCOS works for PCOS
At 20g of carbohydrates per serving, this Gut Health: Collagen and Gelatin Dessert for PCOS is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Gut Health: Collagen and Gelatin Dessert for PCOS works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 10mg of sodium per serving, this Gut Health: Collagen and Gelatin Dessert for PCOS 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 Gut Health: Collagen and Gelatin Dessert for PCOS recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 10g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g 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: 150 calories, 10g protein (27%), 20g carbs, 0g fat. Plus 2g 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 Dessert. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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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