Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 166 calories, 2.41g protein, and 24.52g carbs per serving. Ready in 40 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Whole Wheat and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 166 calories per serving with 2.41g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 40 minutes total. Prep time is 28 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 22 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 166 calories, 2.41g protein (6%), 24.52g carbs, 7.07g fat. Plus 3g 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 Dessert. At 166 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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 22 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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