Matcha Shortbread Cookies with Black Sesame Seeds - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Matcha Shortbread Cookies with Black Sesame Seeds is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 °. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, matcha powder and salt. In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the almond extract. Add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms (it may be slightly crumbly).
- Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead once or twice to bring any loose crumbs together. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out 1 1/2-inch squares. Place the squares about 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheets and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cookies are slightly browned. Let cool and serve.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sesame Seeds.
Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Matcha Shortbread Cookies with Black Sesame Seeds recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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