Cheese Blintz - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cheese Blintz is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 253 calories, 12.82g protein, and 3.55g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pat butter
- 2 tbsp ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp half & half
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- 1 medium egg
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 4 g soy protein isolate
- 1 packet sweetener
Instructions
- Cream ricotta cheese, sour cream, and Splenda. Set aside.
- Beat egg, half & half, & protein powder into smooth batter.
- Lightly grease bottom of 10" fry pan with olive oil. Melt butter in low-medium heat.
- Pour in batter and roll to cover bottom of pan. Watch batter solidify. Gently turn with spatula.
- Cook till golden. Place on plate. Spread cheese filling and roll crepe-style.
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 Cheese Blintz contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Olive oil: Anti-inflammatory properties make it especially beneficial for 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 Cheese Blintz 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 Cheese Blintz recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 253 calories per serving with 12.82g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes.
Per serving: 253 calories, 12.82g protein (20%), 3.55g carbs, 21g fat. Plus 0.2g 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 Dessert. At 253 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. 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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