Greek Sesame-Seed Twists - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Greek Sesame-Seed Twists is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

1 c. sugar
3/4 c. margarine or butter
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 large egg white
3 tbsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat sugar with margarine or butter until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla (mixture may look curdled). At low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, and salt just until blended, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula.
Divide dough in half. Wrap 1 half with plastic wrap; set aside. Working with other half of dough, with lightly floured hands, shape 1 tablespoon dough at a time into 7-inch-long rope; bring ends of rope together and gently twist several times.
Place cookies, 1 inch apart, on ungreased large cookie sheet. Brush cookies with some egg white; sprinkle with some sesame seeds.
Bake cookies 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough, egg white, and sesame seeds. Store cookies in tightly covered container up to 2 weeks.

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

Is Greek Sesame-Seed Twists good for PCOS?

Yes, this Greek Sesame-Seed Twists recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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