Tea Cakes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 medium egg
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture (the dough will be soft).
- Drop by teaspoonfuls 2" apart on to greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 375 °F (190 °C) for 7-8 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Note: based on a recipe from All Recipes.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Tea Cakes contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Tea Cakes can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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