Noël Nut Balls - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 54

Lunch

This Noël Nut Balls is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Martha Stewart You can prepare these powdered sugar-dusted holiday cookies (pictured center) with bourbon or orange juice — they're delicious either way.

Ingredients

1 c. unsalted butter
2 tbsp. pure honey
1 tsp. bourbon or orange juice
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (preferably hand-chopped)
1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

In large bowl, with mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and honey until fluffy. Add bourbon and beat until combined. In medium bowl, with wire whisk, mix together flour, walnuts, confectioners' sugar, and salt. Add to butter mixture, and beat until combined. Gather dough and flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper or Silpats (French nonstick baking mats). Roll dough, 2 teaspoons at a time, into balls. Place, 2 inches apart, on prepared cookie sheets. Bake until browned around edges, 12 to 13 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Roll in confectioners' sugar to coat. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Nuts, Walnuts.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noël Nut Balls good for PCOS?

Yes, this Noël Nut Balls 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 54 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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