Brussels Sprout Chips - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Brussels Sprout Chips is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 3g protein, and 8g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups of Brussels sprout leaves (outer leaves from 2 pounds of sprouts)
- 2 tablespoons of melted ghee (or dairy free alternative to make this vegan)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the leaves, ghee, and salt.
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the leaves into a single, even layer on each baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until leaves are crispy and browned around edges.
- If desired, grate lemon zest on top of chips before serving.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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 Brussels Sprout Chips 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: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Brussels Sprout Chips recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 3g protein (8%), 8g carbs, 13g fat. 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 150 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 2 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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