Cranberry Breakfast Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Cranberry Breakfast Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 165 calories, 2.76g protein, and 26.55g carbs per serving. Ready in 15 minutes. High in fiber (1.5g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsps vanilla
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups wheat flakes
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Crush wheat flakes with a rolling pin.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, egg, oil and vanilla.
- Add crushed wheat flakes, flour, wheat germ, salt, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add cranberries. Place by spoonful on to a cookie sheet and bake about 10 minutes.
- Note: based on a recipe from Once a Month Mom.
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 Cranberry Breakfast Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Berr: Their low glycemic index makes them ideal for PCOS-friendly desserts
- Yogurt: Gut-friendly bacteria may help regulate the hormonal imbalances in PCOS
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 Cranberry Breakfast Cookies 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: Wheat Germ, Cranberries.
Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. Cranberries: The Unsung Hero in PCOS Mana...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Cranberry Breakfast Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 165 calories per serving with 2.76g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.5g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 15 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 165 calories, 2.76g protein (7%), 26.55g carbs, 5.69g fat. Plus 1.5g 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 165 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 12 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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