Hormone Balance: Collagen Hot Chocolate - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 10 min

Servings: 2

Dessert

This Hormone Balance: Collagen Hot Chocolate is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 15g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories

15g Protein

20g Carbs

10g Fat

Grocery list: Unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, collagen peptides, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon. The GI of almond milk is low (25), and the GI of cocoa powder is medium (40).

Ingredients

2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (480 ml)
2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder (10 g)
2 tablespoons of collagen peptides (14 g)
1 tablespoon of monk fruit sweetener (12 g)
1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon (0.65 g)

Instructions

Heat the almond milk in a saucepan over medium heat until hot.
Add the cocoa powder, collagen peptides, monk fruit sweetener, and cinnamon.
Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.
Pour into mugs and serve hot.

This hormone-balancing hot chocolate is a comforting and delicious way to support your body with PCOS. The collagen peptides provide a source of protein that can help to balance hormones, while the almond milk and cocoa powder are low to medium GI foods that won't spike your blood sugar levels. The monk fruit sweetener is a natural, zero-calorie sweetener that is a great alternative to sugar. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and can be personalized to your taste preferences.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hormone Balance: Collagen Hot Chocolate good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hormone Balance: Collagen Hot Chocolate recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 15g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make Hormone Balance: Collagen Hot Chocolate?

This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook 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: 200 calories, 15g protein (30%), 20g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 200 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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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