Spiced Pumpkin Softies | PCOS Meal Planner

This Spiced Pumpkin Softies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen As the name implies, these cookies are ultra-soft, loaded with pumpkin purée, light brown sugar and golden raisins—all topped off with a fluffy orange–cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

Servings 60

3/4 c. golden raisins
2 stick light (Land O’Lakes) or regular butter
1/2 c. each packed light brown sugar and granulated sugar
1 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 large egg
3/4 c. canned pumpkin purée
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Instructions

Make cookies: Place raisins in small bowl; fill with hot water to cover. Let stand 10 minutes to soften; drain and reserve raisins.
Heat oven to 350 °F. You'll need a baking sheet(s) lightly coated with nonstick spray.
Beat butter, sugars, spice, vanilla and baking soda in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until fluffy. Beat in egg and pumpkin purée until well blended.
On low speed, gradually beat in flour until just blended. Stir in reserved raisins.
Drop level tablespoons of dough 1 in. apart onto greased baking sheet(s). Bake 14 to 16 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to rack to cool completely.
Make Frosting: Beat ingredients in a medium bowl with mixer on medium-low speed until smooth; tint pastel orange with food color. Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons frosting on each cookie. Sprinkle frosting with nonpareils. Refrigerate cookies to set frosting.

Why this Spiced Pumpkin Softies works for PCOS

Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Spiced Pumpkin Softies that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spiced Pumpkin Softies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Spiced Pumpkin Softies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 60 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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