Copycat Levain Bakery Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 c. light brown sugar
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cream butter, brown sugar and white sugar until fully combined and smooth. Mix in eggs and vanilla extract, beating until the batter is glossy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Gradually stir this into the butter mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Form into loose, baseball-sized mounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the center has set (as in, it’s not jiggly) but not fully cooked. The edges should be lightly golden.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
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. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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