Brown Sugar Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 2 cups walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 °F.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar, then beat in the vanilla. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time, continuing to beat. Stir in the nuts.
- Drop the dough by heaping tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden brown.
- Variation: For variety, you may want to add chocolate chips or coconut flakes. Sometimes I add both, depending on my mood.
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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