If you’ve tried the Chia Seed Porridge from my free 30-Day PCOS Diet Challenge then you’ll know exactly what I mean when I say that chia seeds can have an immediate impact on your gut health – and this is why it’s one of my favorite ingredients to use.
This breakfast is beautiful, delicious, and nutritious and deserves a spot in your PCOS recipe repertoire.
Not only are chia seeds one of the richest sources of dietary fiber you’ll find, but they also contain exceptional amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which help reduce inflammation.
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this PCOS-friendly breakfast parfait:
- Cooked quinoa
- Chia seeds
- Flaxseed/Linseed meal
- Almond milk
- Cacao powder
- Coconut yogurt
- Fresh blueberries
- Fresh strawberries
This recipe requires a little forethought though. Make sure you have some cooked quinoa on hand, and allow yourself at least two hours for the chia seeds to set. The mix will keep for several days in the refrigerator so don’t hesitate to make a big batch.
xo Kym
P.S. If you are struggling to make the switch to a PCOS diet, I run a free 30-Day PCOS Diet Challenge which is the perfect way to really kickstart your health transformation. This event includes weekly meal plans, recipes, shopping lists, and video lessons, all within a supportive community environment. However, if this recipe has inspired you and you want to get started right away, then I recommend downloading my free 3-Day PCOS Diet Meal Plan as well. It’s a 15-page PDF ebook that contains some of my most popular PCOS recipes, a shopping list ready to go, and some additional information about how to use food to heal your PCOS.
This PCOS breakfast recipe is a great one to prep ahead for your busy weeks!
Chia & Quinoa Parfait (PCOS-Friendly)
This breakfast is beautiful, delicious, and nutritious and deserves a spot in your PCOS recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Pantry
- 1/2 cup Cooked quinoa
- 3 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Flaxseed/Linseed meal
- 1 1/2 cup Almond milk
- 2 tsp Cacao powder
- 1/2 cup Coconut yogurt
Fruit
- 1/2 cup Fresh blueberries (crushed)
- 1/2 cup Fresh strawberries (crushed)
Instructions
Before assembling your parfaits, you will need approximately ¼ cup of cooked quinoa per serving.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, chia seeds, flaxseed meal, almond milk and cacao powder and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- When you’re ready to serve, layer the chia and quinoa mix with coconut yogurt and the crushed berries.
- Use a clear glass or jar to make it look nice and pretty.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 50mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 13gSugar: 23gProtein: 11g
Please note that the nutrition information above isn’t always 100% accurate.
As a Nutritionist, I’m continuing my mission to help women like you, beat PCOS. Evidence-based diet and lifestyle interventions helped me overcome five years of infertility. I fell pregnant naturally after multiple failed IVF cycles. Along the way, my other PCOS symptoms went away too. This experience taught me how to combine the latest science with a pragmatic approach to habit change. I’ve now helped thousands of other women achieve life-changing results, and I love for you to be the next PCOS success story. Learn more about me and what I do here.
As a Nutritionist, I’m continuing my mission to help women like you, beat PCOS. Evidence-based diet and lifestyle interventions helped me overcome five years of infertility. I fell pregnant naturally after multiple failed IVF cycles. Along the way, my other PCOS symptoms went away too. This experience taught me how to combine the latest science with a pragmatic approach to habit change. I’ve now helped thousands of other women achieve life-changing results, and I love for you to be the next PCOS success story. Learn more about me and what I do here.
