Homemade Noodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Homemade Noodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 191 calories, 7.8g protein, and 33.92g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (1.1g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 4 fl oz fat free milk
Instructions
- Combine beaten egg, fat free milk and salt.
- Add enough sifted all-purpose flour to make stiff dough, (about one cup).
- Roll very thin on floured surface; let stand 20 minutes.
- Roll up loosely; slice 1/4" wide.
- Unroll each slice and spread out on flat surface and let dry at least 2 hours. (If desired, store in container until needed).
- Drop into boiling soup or boiling, salted water and cook uncovered about 10 minutes.
- Note: Sounds like a lot of trouble but it's not. Makes a great pot of chicken and noodles, just like my grandma used to make.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Homemade Noodles contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Homemade Noodles can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Homemade Noodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 191 calories per serving with 7.8g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.1g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 3 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 191 calories, 7.8g protein (16%), 33.92g carbs, 2.14g fat. Plus 1.1g 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 Dinner. At 191 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dinner. 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 3 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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