Healthy Buddha Bowl Recipe

Hormone Balancing Buddha Bowl Recipe

Are you struggling with hormone imbalances, low energy, or stubborn weight gain?

The foods you eat play a crucial role in supporting your hormones, and one of the easiest ways to nourish your body is with balanced, nutrient-dense meals.

This Hormone Balancing Buddha Bowl Recipe is designed to provide the perfect combination of protein, healthy fats, fibre, and essential nutrients to support hormonal health, stabilise blood sugar levels, and keep you feeling full and energised.

In this blog post, you’ll discover why Buddha bowls are an excellent meal choice for women experiencing hormonal problems, including PCOS, thyroid or perimenopause and menopause.

Unlike restrictive diets that can leave you feeling deprived, this bowl focuses on blood sugar balance, reducing inflammation, and providing key nutrients for hormone production.

Whether you’re dealing with cravings, mood swings, or sluggish metabolism, this simple, delicious recipe can help you feel more in control of your health.

Why Is This Buddha Bowl Great for Hormone Balance?

Hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone, insulin, and cortisol can fluctuate significantly if you are experiencing hormone imbalances, affecting everything from metabolism and weight to mood and energy levels.

This Buddha bowl is carefully crafted to include:

✔ Protein – Supports muscle maintenance and keeps blood sugar stable, preventing energy crashes and sugar cravings.

✔ Healthy Fats – Essential for hormone production and brain health, while also keeping you full for longer.

✔ Fibre-Rich Vegetables – Helps with digestion, detoxification, and gut health, which plays a crucial role in hormone balance.

✔ Complex Carbohydrates – Provides slow-releasing energy to avoid insulin spikes that can contribute to weight gain and fatigue.

By incorporating ingredients like leafy greens, quinoa, roasted chickpeas, avocado, and a hormone-friendly dressing, this meal is not only nourishing but also easy to prepare. It’s a perfect lunch or dinner option for busy women who want to eat healthily without spending hours in the kitchen.

Who Is This Recipe For?

This Buddha bowl is ideal for:

• Women in perimenopause, or with PCOS or thyroid dysfunction, struggling with weight gain, fatigue, or cravings.

• Those looking for an easy, balanced meal to support hormone health.

• Anyone following a gluten-free or plant-based diet who wants to incorporate more whole foods.

• Busy professionals who need quick, nutrient-dense meals that can be prepped in advance.

How This Recipe Fits into a Hormone-Balancing Diet

If you’re following a hormone-friendly nutrition plan, incorporating meals like this Buddha bowl can make a huge difference. Rather than focusing on restrictive diets, this recipe promotes sustainable, balanced eating that supports long-term health and weight management.

In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the full recipe, step-by-step instructions, and simple meal prep tips so you can easily incorporate this hormone-balancing meal into your routine.

If you’ve been looking for a satisfying, delicious way to support your hormones naturally, this Buddha bowl is a great place to start.

Let’s get cooking!

Hormone-Balancing Sweet Potato & Chickpea Buddha Bowl Recipe

Ingredients:

Serves 2

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups mixed greens (spinach, kale, or lettuce)

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup sliced cucumber

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)

Juice of 1 lemon

1 avocado, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. In a large bowl, mix the sweet potato cubes and chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt until well coated.

3. Spread the sweet potato and chickpea mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown. I use this air fryer.

4. In the meantime, prepare the salad base by combining the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and fresh parsley in a large bowl.

5. Once the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.

6. Add the roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas to the salad bowl.

7. Sprinkle pumpkin seeds (if using) over the top of the salad.

8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste and combine all the ingredients. Add a squeeze of lime and avocado slices.

9. Serve the Buddha bowl as a lunch or light dinner. Enjoy!

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I am a BANT registered nutritionist based in Manchester, specialising in metabolic health and hormone balance for women who feel held back by PCOS, thyroid, and perimenopause symptoms.

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