Oatmeal Banana Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 10 tbsps flaxseed meal
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 3 large bananas
- 2 cups oats
Instructions
- Mash bananas, add other ingredients, stir well. (Chopped nuts can be added if desired).
- Drop about 3 tablespoons of mixture on cookie sheet treated with a light spray of cooking spray like Pam or covered with parchment paper.
- Flatten with back of spoon to make patty approximately 1/2" thick.
- Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 13-16 minutes, until cookies start to brown.
- Carefully remove from pan with spatula and let cool on paper towel.
- After cool, you can wrap in cling film and freeze.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Oatmeal Banana Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Flaxseed: Contain lignans that may help reduce androgen levels in PCOS
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Oatmeal Banana Cookies can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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