Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

This Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by MakeItHealthy I love peanut butter cookies but they are always a little greasy. I came up with this healthier version and it's a little less greasy. I love it!

Ingredients

Servings 24

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/4 cup applesauce
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 egg whites
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Beat butter, peanut butter, applesauce, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and beat until smooth.
Sift together flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl; stir into peanut butter batter. Put batter in refrigerator for 1 hour.
Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
Bake in preheated oven until cookies begin to brown, about 10 minutes.

Why this Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies works for PCOS

A PCOS-friendly snack like this Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Healthier Classic Peanut Butter Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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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