Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 240 calories, 5g protein, and 42g carbs per serving. Ready in 29 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 240 calories per serving with 5g 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 29 minutes total. Prep time is 18 minutes and cook time is 11 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 240 calories, 5g protein (8%), 42g carbs, 5g 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 Snack. At 240 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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 8 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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