Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup reduced fat chunky peanut butter
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup wheat flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
- Mash ripe bananas well, add granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
- Gradually beat in flour mixture. Melt peanut butter and add to bowl. Stir in morsels.
- Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown (may take a little longer when using bananas to cook all the way through).
- Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks (or paper towel) to cool completely.
- Note: no egg or butter is used so these are vegan friendly, plus they stay nice and moist.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
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. 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 Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana 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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