Hidden Mint Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 (18 oz) roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough, sliced 1/4-inch thin
- 1 (14 oz) package chocolate mint wafers
- 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped walnuts, ( or pecans) or enough to cover top of cookies
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °.
- Slightly grease a cookie sheet. Place slices of sugar cookies on sheet, about 2-3 inches apart. Top each with a chocolate wafer. Cover wafer with another slice of cookie dough. Brush dough with a beaten egg. Press nuts into top of dough. Bake for about 10 minutes. Makes about 20 cookies.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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