Cream Cheese Biscuit - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cream Cheese Biscuit is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 168 calories, 9.5g protein, and 3.57g carbs per serving. Ready in 20 minutes. High in fiber (1.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ground golden flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup protein powder
- 1 cup almond meal flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2/3 tbsp dry yeast
- 2 tbsps heavy cream
- 5 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsps vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Soften cream cheese in microwave for 20 seconds. Add yeast, cream, vinegar and 2 tablespoons warm water and mix.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Add the cheese and mix. Scoop into muffin pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
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 Cream Cheese Biscuit contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels in PCOS
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), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Cream Cheese Biscuit 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cream Cheese Biscuit recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 168 calories per serving with 9.5g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 20 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 18 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 168 calories, 9.5g protein (23%), 3.57g carbs, 13.47g fat. Plus 1.7g 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 Baked. At 168 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 18 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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