This Almond Blueberry Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In another medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar using a hand mixer. Add egg and beat to incorporate. Add milk, almond extract, and lemon zest.
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Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Fold in the almonds, then the blueberries. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Using two small spoons, dollop mix onto cookie sheets. Bake until golden brown around the edges, about 15 minutes.
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Cool the cookies on a wire rack. Save in a storage container to take to the picnic.
Why this Almond Blueberry Cookies works for PCOS
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Almond Blueberry Cookies should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Almond Blueberry Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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