Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet butter
- 1/2 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup unbleached white whole wheat flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup oat bran
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Beat room-temperature unsalted butter into the brown and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla, and mayonnaise; combine until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, saving the chocolate chips and cranberries for last.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop up 2" balls of dough and lay them 2" apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet. You can dip the tablespoon in a glass of water between scoops to keep the dough from sticking.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow the cookies to cool for at least 2 minutes.
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 Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
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. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). 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 Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.
Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. Cranberries: The Unsung Hero in PCOS Management Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) stands as one of the predominant hormonal disorders affecting many women across the globe. Finding effective and holistic methods to manage its array of symptoms is ofte...
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