Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 4 cups (1 quart) strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Splenda
- 2 1/3 cups Bisquick® Gluten Free mix
- ¼ cup trans fat free margarine
- ¾ cup skim milk
- ¾ cup egg substitute
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 8 teaspoons Splenda Sugar Blend
- 1 cup fat-free Cool Whip
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, set aside.
- In small bowl, combine strawberries and Splenda, set aside.
- In medium bowl, cut in margarine into the Bisquick mix with pastry blender or fork. Stir in milk, egg substitute and vanilla. Drop by 8 spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the top of each biscuit with 1 teaspoon Splenda Sugar Blend.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Set aside to cool 5 minutes.
- Split the shortcakes in half and then fill and top with ½ cup strawberries and 2 tablespoons fat free cool whip.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure all ingredients are gluten-free.
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 Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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 Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake 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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