Walnut Biscotti - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- 1 teaspoon black walnut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Instructions
- Stir together flour and baking powder and set aside.
- Beat together eggs and sugar in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in butter, extracts, black walnut flavoring and the walnuts. Gradually stir flour mixture into creamed mixture blending well.
- Divide dough on a floured surface into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 14 inch rope.
- Place four ropes about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 325 degree F (165 degree C) oven for approximately 20 minutes, until bottoms are pale gold in color.
- Let cool about 2 minutes on the baking sheet then cut each rope on a diagonal into slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Lay slices close together on sides and bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until lightly toasted (approximately 15 minutes). Cool on baking sheet. Store airtight.
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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