Almond Criss Cross Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Almond Criss Cross Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 104 calories, 2.21g protein, and 20.83g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (1.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
- 1 1/2 tsps vanilla
- 1 cup ground 100% almond nut butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 12 oz splenda
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Mix whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium to large bowl, mix the 1 1/3 up Splenda for baking and water, blend with almond butter and vanilla.
- Incorporate dry ingredients into the sweetened flavored almond butter.
- Drop by tablespoons onto a parchment covered baking sheet, and use a fork to flatten them, making a 'criss-cross' design on each one.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, and cool on a wire rack. Once cool, store in a sealed tin in a cool dry place. Will keep for several days.
- Note 1: try and stick to an organic whole wheat flour that uses the entire husk of the wheat, which has a much lower glycemic index and also is less dangerous in terms of commercial insecticides, which are found on the outer husk of the wheat grain.
- Note 2: The nuts' slow absorption of the carbs in the whole wheat flour, making this a suitable snack that won't sabotage your efforts if you stick to one or two as a snack.
- Note 3: If you don't have 100% almond butter, you can make it in the food processor by grinding it until smooth, or you can substitute any other 100% nut butter like peanut.
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 Almond Criss Cross Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
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 healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Almond Criss Cross 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 Almond Criss Cross Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 104 calories per serving with 2.21g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 24 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 104 calories, 2.21g protein (9%), 20.83g carbs, 2.19g fat. Plus 1.7g 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 104 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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