PCOS Smoothie

Foods can help with a variety of dietary concerns and PCOS is one of them. I created this PCOS smoothie based on guidelines from Kym Campbell of Smart Fertility Choices to help manage symptoms and naturally nourish your body. Kim is passionate about helping other women take control of it as well through total health and wellness.

This smoothie is featured in my roundup of high-calorie smoothies for weight gain with a PCOS-friendly twist. For another balanced, blood-sugar-conscious option, try my Cherry Vanilla Smoothie, or keep it light with my Yogurt Persimmon Smoothie.

PCOS Smoothie Ingredients

This smoothie’s got a little bit of everything and a whole lot of goodness in every sip. A few notes to help you achieve the perfect blend:

• Coconut cream is the fatty cream in canned coconut milk. Did you know you can actual buy whole cans of just this rich cream part?! Thrive Market has my fav brand of coconut cream. Yet if you have trouble finding this, then you can check out my favorite full fat canned coconut milk brands. DON’T shake it before opening, then use a spatula to scrape out just the creamy part, leaving the milk at the bottom.
• Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, pumpkin, and also ginger all contain anti inflammatory properties. Fighting inflammation is important to managing PCOS symptoms.
• Orange foods– If you noticed a color theme in this smoothie, then you’re on to something! Orange foods are full of vitamin A, and so is this PCOS smoothie! I love pumpkin, so I instantly fell in love with this creamy creation! You can also find my top picks for smoothie blenders to make it extra smooth.

Want to turn this smoothie into a meal? Then add 1 serving of homemade protein powder, which easily turns any one of these fertility smoothies into a meal. No sugar, no additives, no secret ingredients.

Foods to Support PCOS

So what foods can promote fertility besides the PCOS smoothie recipe below? Now, before you come at me for this list of foods… remember that plant BASED does not mean vegan. I share meatless recipes because I know how hard it is to swap meat for plants. Yet I am all for a well-balanced diet, and that includes ALL whole foods… like these:

• Animal protein: Why? A big battle for those struggling with PCOS is getting a nutrient balanced diet. Animal protein can help fill in the gaps and provide the nutrients your body needs to fight back.
• Non-starchy vegetables: Kym recommends 1 lb of nutrient dense veggies every day. These include (but aren’t limited to): gourd vegetables, nightshades, and of course, leafy green vegetables! See why we became fast friends?!
• Whole food carbs: foods like starchy veggies and legumes, as well as whole grains like quinoa and buckwheat.
• Fats and oils: fish oil, olive oil + avocado oil, butter, nuts, seeds, fatty cuts of meat, eggs. Try to avoid more processed fats from cotton seed, canola, sunflower seed, soybeans, and rice bran. This PCOS smoothie recipe uses healthy fat from coconut cream.
• Nuts and seeds: Need I say more? A few of Kym’s favs include walnuts and chia seeds, as well as flaxseeds.
• Low sugar fruits: While berries and melons are great low sugar fruits, remember that fruit contains natural sugar + fiber to help break down that sugar, so listen to your body and don’t hide the fruit

If you make this PCOS smoothie, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. For more tips, you can also check out my guide on how to make a smoothie.