Hormone Health: Fermented Cashew Cheese - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Prep: 15 min

Servings: 2

Snack

This Hormone Health: Fermented Cashew Cheese is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 200 calories, 6g protein, and 9g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

200 Calories

6g Protein

9g Carbs

16g Fat

Grocery list: raw cashews, filtered water, probiotic capsule, sea salt, nutritional yeast. This recipe has a low GI due to the high fiber content of cashews.

Ingredients

1 cup of raw cashews (150g)
1/2 cup of filtered water (120ml)
1 probiotic capsule
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt (2.5g)
1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast (15g)

Instructions

Soak the cashews for at least 2 hours.
Drain and rinse the cashews.
Blend the cashews, water, and the contents of the probiotic capsule until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a clean glass bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it ferment at room temperature for 24 hours.
Stir in the salt and nutritional yeast.
Store in the fridge for up to a week.

This Fermented Cashew Cheese is not only a delicious snack but also a great way to incorporate probiotics into your diet, which can help to balance hormones and improve gut health - both key for managing PCOS. Cashews are also a good source of magnesium, which can help to regulate insulin levels. The addition of nutritional yeast provides B vitamins, important for energy production and managing symptoms of PCOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hormone Health: Fermented Cashew Cheese good for PCOS?

Yes, this Hormone Health: Fermented Cashew Cheese recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 200 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

How long does it take to make Hormone Health: Fermented Cashew Cheese?

This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 15 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, 6g protein (12%), 9g carbs, 16g fat. Plus 1g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

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.

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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