What to Eat for Breakfast when You Have PCOS – 10 Recipes

Are you wondering what to eat for breakfast when you have PCOS? In this article, I’ll share the list of best breakfast foods for PCOS and at the bottom you’ll find a link to my favorite recipes I use every day!

My day starts with me taking a cup of warm apple cider vinegar + lemon + honey + cinnamon drink. I also practice intermittent fasting which really helps keep insulin levels in check. Plus, it helps prevent and reduce unwanted weight gain.

Basically, in intermittent fasting, you stop eating early (have an early dinner), then go without food/drink (fasting) for 14-16 hours (including sleeping time) and break your fast the next morning.

Now, let’s get into the zest of the article, ‘What to Eat for Breakfast when You Have PCOS’. Here are some of the best breakfast recipes for PCOS:

What to Eat for Breakfast when You Have PCOS – 10 Recipes

1. Quick Veggie Omelet

What you need

• 2 eggs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ½ bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ tsp black pepper powder
• Sea salt to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, break 2 eggs then add all the chopped vegetables.
2. Add salt and black pepper powder.
3. Whisk everything together.
4. Add coconut oil onto a heated pan then pour the egg mixture.
5. Cook till ready and serve hot with fresh baby spinach!

2. Egg Salad

What you need

• 2 boiled eggs, chopped
• 3 lettuce leaves, chopped
• ½ bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ¼ tsp black pepper powder
• Sea salt to taste

Directions

1. Mix everything together in a large bowl and enjoy.

3. PCOS-Friendly Pancakes

What you need

• 2 eggs
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tbsp almond flour
• ½ tsp cinnamon powder or cardamom powder
• 1/8 tsp baking powder

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, crack 2 eggs then add 1 tsp almond flour, one mashed banana, 1/8 tsp baking powder and ½ tsp cardamom/cinnamon powder.
2. Whisk vigorously till well combined.
3. Add coconut oil onto a heated pan.
4. Pour your pancake mix into the pan then flip to cook both sides.
5. Serve with strawberry and maple syrup! YUM!

4. Beans Stir Fry

What you need

• Any variety of cooked beans
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 tomato
• 1-inch fresh ginger
• 5 garlic pearls
• A little coconut oil for sautéing

Directions

1. Wash your ingredients.
2. Peel the ginger, onion and garlic.
3. In a vegetable chopper/NutriBullet, add the onion, tomato, ginger and garlic to coarsely chop them up.
4. Separately chop the bell pepper.
5. Now in a non-stick pan, add 2 tsp of coconut oil then add the coarsely chopped vegetables.
6. Once it looks mashed and cooked, add the bell pepper and stir. The bell pepper should be crunchy.
7. Finally, add the boiled beans and stir everything together.
8. Voila! Your delicious beans stir fry is ready!

5. Chickpea Masala

What you need

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp paprika or try chat masala (optional)
• ¼ tsp black pepper powder
• Coarse sea salt to taste

Directions

Toss all ingredients together in a bowl and enjoy!

6. Creamy Overnight Millet Recipe

What you need 

• 3 tbsp pearl millet powder
• Water
• 1 cup almond milk
• Maple syrup as a sweetener
• Toppings: chopped banana/mango/strawberries, coconut flakes, chia seeds, etc

Directions 

1. In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp pearl millet powder with enough water to form a watery paste.
2. In a pot, heat almond milk. When it comes to a boil, add the millet and stir continuously without stopping until the mixture turns thick and goopy.
3. Now let it cool down to room temperature then stir in maple syrup, chopped banana, coconut flakes, chia seeds and chopped mango/strawberries.
4. Leave it in the fridge overnight and enjoy the next morning!

7. Creamy Banana Avocado Smoothie

What you need

• ½ ripe avocado
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• 1 cup almond milk

Directions

Scoop the flesh out of ½ a ripe avocado into a blender. Also chop one ripe banana into the blender. Add a tsp of chia seeds and ½ cup almond milk.

Run the blender and while everything’s blending up, slowly pour the rest of the almond milk through the open end of the blender.

Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

8. Coconut Cinnamon Banana Smoothie

What you need

• 1 frozen banana
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• 1 tsp flaxseed powder
• A pinch of cinnamon powder

Directions

1. Into a blender, add the frozen banana, ½ cup of coconut milk, 1 tsp flaxseed powder and a pinch of cinnamon powder.
2. Blend till smooth!
3. Enjoy your delicious PCOS-friendly smoothie!

9. PCOS Berry Smoothie

What you need

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• 1 frozen banana
• ¼ cup apple or orange juice
• ½ cup Greek yogurt or kefir
• Honey to taste

Directions

1. Blend everything till smooth.
2. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!

10. Morning Hot Cocoa (Substitute for Coffee/Tea)

What you need

• 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk/almond milk
• 1 tsp cacao powder
• 1 tsp raw honey
• ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract *optional

Directions

1. Heat the unsweetened non-dairy milk until hot.
2. Pour into a mug.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir thoroughly.
4. Enjoy! I usually sip this up after having an omelet or salad (recipes above). It is so soothing and energizing!

What to Eat for Lunch when You Have PCOS

• 7 Healthy PCOS Lunch Ideas 

What to Eat for Dinner when You Have PCOS

• 7 Easy PCOS Dinner Recipes

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• PCOS Mixed Berry Smoothie
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• 3 Juicing Recipes for PCOS

Other PCOS Info You Must Know

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• How to Treat PCOS Acne Naturally 
• 5 Best Fruits for PCOS Patients 
• 7 Worst Foods to Avoid if you Have PCOS 
• Top 5 Herbal Teas for PCOS 
• 5 Best Supplements for PCOS Fertility 
• 4 Effective Supplements for PCOS Weight Loss 
• Can Black Seed Oil Help PCOS?

That’s my list of what to eat for breakfast when you have PCOS! Please share any of your favourite breakfast recipes for PCOS as well!