Fruit and Cheese Kabobs - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Fruit and Cheese Kabobs is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 85 calories, 5g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 10 minutes. High in fiber (12g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 strawberries, hulled and cut in half
- 16 grapes
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 3 light string cheese sticks, each cut into 4 pieces
- 4 wooden skewers
Instructions
- To make skewers, alternate strawberries, grapes, kiwi slices, and cheese on one skewer (4 strawberry halves, 4 grapes, 2-3 kiwi slices and 3 pieces cheese per skewer).
- Repeat the process for the remaining 3 skewers.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm all ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made 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 Fruit and Cheese Kabobs contribute to your health goals:
- 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. 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 Fruit and Cheese Kabobs 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 Fruit and Cheese Kabobs recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 85 calories per serving with 5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 12g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 10 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes. It makes 4 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 85 calories, 5g protein (24%), 12g carbs, 2g fat. Plus 12g 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 85 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 4 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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