Almond Shortbread Owls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 2

Lunch

This Almond Shortbread Owls is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Liza Jernow Try out this cute update to a classic shortbread cookie with almonds and a zest of lemon.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. sliced almonds
2 c. all-purpose flour
Zest of one lemon
1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
1 c. unsalted butter
1 c. confectioners' sugar
3/4 tsp. almond extract
1/4 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. whole almonds
2 tbsp. shelled sunflower seeds

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a coffee grinder or food processor to grind 3/4 cups sliced almonds into a fine meal. In a large bowl, whisk ground almonds with flour, zest, and salt; set aside.
Combine butter, sugar, and extract in a large bowl and beat, using an electric mixer, until smooth. Add flour mixture, and stir until combined. Divide dough in half. Flatten each piece into a 1/2-inch-thick slab and wrap tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Cut circles out of dough using a 2 1/2-inch diameter round cookie cutter. Place 2 inches apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Use scraps of dough to make 1/4 teaspoon rounded balls of dough for the eyes. Lightly press two balls onto the top of each circle and place a whole almond on its side between them for the beak. Insert a chocolate chip in each dough ball to make the pupil. Use sunflower seeds to make the owls' toes. Overlap 3 sliced almonds on each side for wings.
Bake about 20 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through baking, until the edges of cookies are lightly golden. Let cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Sunflower Seeds, Lemon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almond Shortbread Owls good for PCOS?

Yes, this Almond Shortbread Owls 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 2 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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