Low Fat Breakfast Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Amanda Leilani
Yummy breakfast cookies!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons wheat germ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Combine oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add banana, applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla extract; mix well. Gently fold chocolate chips and cranberries into the batter. Drop batter, about 1 tablespoon at a time, onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Wheat Germ, Cranberries, Apples.
Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. 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 Mana...
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