Hands up if you love snacks! As someone who suffers from PCOS and are concerned with insulin resistance, weight loss and fertility, you may be looking for healthy snack options! Well, I got you covered with 30 best snacks for PCOS! 

PCOS Snacking Tips 

Before we move on, here are some tips you can benefit from when it comes to PCOS snacking: 

• Pair carbohydrates with protein and fat to beat PCOS insulin resistance and promote weight loss. 

• When snacking for PCOS, focus on snacks that include fat, fiber and protein. These three combined together will help you feel better, fuller and healthier.  

• Yes, you can have dairy with PCOS! In fact, if you’re trying to get pregnant, then 1-2 servings of full fat dairy will boost your fertility. However, everyone is different – if dairy doesn’t do you well, then you can replace it with plant milks.

• Are fruits PCOS-friendly? If you’re worried that fruits are full of sugar and bad for PCOS insulin resistance, don’t worry! Fruits have a high fiber content which doesn’t raise blood sugar immediately. They also contain natural sugars that is not unhealthy like refined sugar. Read: 5 best fruits good for PCOS

30 Easy & Best Snacks for PCOS 

1.   Yogurt with fruit and nuts 

Pair Greek yogurt (rich in probiotics & protein!) with fruits such as berries and also your favorite nuts (pecans, almonds and pistachios!) for a wholesome and filling snack.

2.   Peanut butter with fruits 

Slather peanut butter on a banana, apple, dates or pears and enjoy! Peanut butter is rich in protein and healthy fat while fruits contain lot of vitamins and minerals. 

3.   Hummus with vegetables 

Pair any vegetable (it’s best if it’s crunchy!) such as carrots, celery, cucumber or sliced bell pepper with hummus. Hummus has fiber, B-vitamins and protein which is going to keep you fuller for longer. 

4.   Tahini with vegetables/fruits 

Tahini is basically sesame butter. Just like with peanut butter, smear it on apples, bananas or dates. Also pair it with vegetables like carrot, cucumber or celery! 

5.   Smoothies 

Blending leafy greens, fruits, nuts, yogurt, plant milks, etc to form a smoothie is one of the best ways to get the daily serving of nutrients you need in your body! You can also make smoothie bowls and top them up with nuts, coconut flakes, chia seeds and more.

6.   Salted cucumbers 

One of my fav snacks for PCOS ever is salted cucumbers! There is absolutely no added sugar in it which keeps your blood sugar levels happy. Salted cucumbers are a perfect and super easy snack for salt cravings! 

7.   Dark chocolate 

Surprise! Chocolate – the dark kind, is one of the best snacks for PCOS! Not only is it rich in antioxidants but it also has antidepressant properties. So if you’re feeling blue and need to snack on something, have a square or two of dark chocolate. 

8.   Healthy trail mix 

A trail mix with healthy seeds, dried fruit, nuts, coconut flakes and dark chocolate makes one of the best snacks for PCOS. Remember seeds and nuts contain healthy omega 3 fats that balance hormones! 

9.   Dried fruit 

Dried fruit like apricots, raisins, and others are MEGA rich in iron. Make dried fruits your best friend if you have heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding because they’ll help replace lost iron. 

10.  Dates

Nature’s chocolate – dates! Dates are so delicious when eaten alone. They are also rich sources of iron which is useful if you suffer from heavy and prolonged bleeding.

11.  Popcorn

Snacking on popcorn is a great idea especially for those trying to cut down weight. 

12.  Whole wheat crackers and cheese 

Opt for whole wheat crackers slathered with cream cheese when you’re craving a lil something something to keep you going! 

13. Oatmeal topped with honey, berries or nuts 

A small bowl of plain oatmeal topped with raw honey, fresh berries or nuts can work wonders in satiating a midday sugar craving. 

14.  A single serving or handful of roasted nuts 

This is one of the best snacks for PCOS weight loss. You can munch on a handful of roasted nuts like peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts, you name it! 

15.  Eggs fried in coconut oil or hardboiled 

Eggs are a protein-filled snack that is great for ladies with PCOS. You can either make hardboiled eggs or fry your eggs in coconut oil (healthy fat). You can have eggs together with avocado on whole grain toast (healthy carbs). 

16.  Chia seed pudding

Chia seed pudding is just like having dessert as a snack, but make it healthy! All you need to do is make soak chia seeds in a bit of water, then once they swell up, add in yogurt, fruit, nuts, and any topping of choice. Let it sit in the fridge overnight and voila! A delish PCOS snack!

17.  Cottage cheese with fruits 

Smear cottage cheese on a fruit of your liking (try grapes or pineapple!) and enjoy your snack! 

18.   Boiled or roasted chickpeas 

Another one of my best snacks for PCOS is chickpeas! Simply boil or roast them, season with your favorite spices and enjoy with a cup of tea or hot chocolate! 

19.  Bone broth 

Bone broth is a wholesome and nourishing food that you can have as a snack. It contains a lot of beneficial minerals that keep skin, hair and hormones healthy! 

20.  Chicken noodle soup 

Ahh…who doesn’t love a good chicken noodle soup? It’s not just relieving for colds – it also makes a great snack for PCOS! 

21.  Avocado or banana ‘ice cream’

Chop up an avocado or a couple of bananas and freeze them. Once frozen, blend them up and what do you have? Homemade ‘ice cream!’

22.  Tuna sandwich or tuna on whole wheat crackers 

Tuna is rich in protein and a slew of other important nutrients. Eat it with good carbs like whole wheat crackers for a filling snack! 

23.  Protein bliss balls

Let me tell you – bliss balls are one of the best decadent snacks for PCOS! All you need is some roasted superfood seeds like sesame seeds ground into powder or mashed medjool dates for the base then add in a protein source like cacao powder. You’ll then need nuts of your choice like almonds or pistachios. Start mashing everything together and form balls using clean hands. 

24.   Healthy snack bars 

Don’t want to spend time making your own snacks? Then you can eat snack bars – just make sure they are high-fibre, high protein and low-fat with no added sugar. You can have protein bars or fig bars.

25.  Grass fed beef/turkey jerky

Chewing on jerky also makes a perfect high-protein snack! In fact it can be great as a post workout snack for those trying to get rid of excess weight.  

26.  Baked or steamed sweet potatoes 

With your baked sweet potato, you can have hummus, guacamole, tahini, non-dairy yogurt or a smear of peanut butter.

27.  Granola with yogurt 

Granola combines all PCOS friendly food groups including complex carbs, healthy fats and plant protein. You can have granola with Greek yogurt topped with some fresh berries! 

28.  Avocado on wholegrain toast 

Once again, avocado saves the day! Simply mash up an avocado on wholegrain toast (you can add salt or honey if you want) and eat up! 

29.  Veg, lettuce, tuna or turkey wraps 

A simple but wholesome wrap can keep your salt cravings at bay! 

30.  Cucumber or tomato sandwiches 

These are totally easy to make: All you need is whole grain toast, cucumber/tomato and vegan mayo or cream cheese. They’re very filling too! 

Thanks for reading this article. Please share any of your best snacks for PCOS in the comments below!