Pine Nut-Almond Macaroons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Pine Nut-Almond Macaroons is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Marsala
- 3 tablespoons dried currants
- 3/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 large egg white
- 1/8 teaspoon (generous) almond extract
- 1 cup pine nuts (about 4 1/2 ounces)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line large cookie sheet with foil. Combine Marsala and currants in heavy small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Cool.
- Finely grind almonds and 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts with sugar and flour in processor. Mix egg white with extract in medium bowl. Add to processor and blend until dough forms ball. Place dough in bowl. Mix in currants. Shape dough between palms into 3/4-inch-diameter balls. Roll in 1 cup pine nuts to cover, pressing to adhere. Flatten each to 1 1/2-inch round. Space evenly on cookie sheet. Bake until golden brown about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Remove cookies from foil using metal spatula and cool on rack. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.)
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pine Nut-Almond Macaroons recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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