Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 125 calories, 2g protein, and 19g carbs per serving. Ready in 38 minutes. High in fiber (5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 ripe medium-size bananas
- 2 ripe medium-size avocados
- 1/3 cup lite coconut milk
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth, stopping occasionally to scrap the sides of the food processor.
- If you have a homemade ice cream maker, blend the mixture in the ice cream maker for 10 minutes, then pack into a container and freeze. If you do not have an ice cream maker, just pack and freeze.
- To serve, bring the ice cream out of the freezer about 20 minutes before serving to slightly thaw so it’s easier to scoop.
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 Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream contribute to your health goals:
- Avocado: Healthy fats support hormone production and help reduce inflammation
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with PCOS
- Coconut milk: A good alternative for those with PCOS who are sensitive to dairy
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 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 Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream 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 Dairy-Free Chocolate Ice Cream recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 125 calories per serving with 2g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 38 minutes total. Prep time is 8 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 8 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 125 calories, 2g protein (6%), 19g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 5g 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 Lunch. At 125 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Lunch. 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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