Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 142 calories, 1.03g protein, and 18.11g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chip morsels
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 jumbo eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/4 cups flour
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 °F (180 °C) and soften butter (in microwave, 12 seconds).
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt in secondary bowl.
- In a large, primary bowl, beat butter and shortening until blended, then mix in white and brown sugars evenly. Next, add vanilla and beat until creamy.
- In a third, small bowl, whip eggs just until evenly blended then add to wet mixture until dough is thoroughly mixed.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and then stir in chocolate chips in with spatula making sure they are evenly distributed throughout dough.
- Using a tablespoon for measurement, drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheet.
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 Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies II 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 Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies II 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Eggs.
Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals. They are particularly high in choline, which is important for brain health. Eggs also contain antioxidants such as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health. Including eggs in your diet can help provide essential nutrients without significantly raising blood sugar levels, making them a suitable option for managing PCOS symptoms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 142 calories per serving with 1.03g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 25 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 45 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 142 calories, 1.03g protein (3%), 18.11g carbs, 7.51g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 142 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 45 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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