Oatmeal Banana Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Oatmeal Banana Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 114 calories, 3.1g protein, and 15.72g carbs per serving. Ready in 29 minutes. High in fiber (2.8g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Oatmeal Banana Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 114 calories per serving with 3.1g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.8g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 29 minutes total. Prep time is 13 minutes and cook time is 16 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 114 calories, 3.1g protein (11%), 15.72g carbs, 4.9g fat. Plus 2.8g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Baked. At 114 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 24 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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