Nutty Crunch Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Snack

This Nutty Crunch Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Dawn Perry If you can't find blanched hazelnuts, simply toast and skin regular ones.

Ingredients

1 cup blanched hazelnuts
1/2 cup unsalted, roasted almonds
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast hazelnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 8 –10 minutes. Let cool.
Combine almonds, brown sugar, salt, and 1/2 cup hazelnuts in a food processor. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve pod for another use. Pulse until finely ground, then pulse in flour just to combine. Add butter; process until dough just comes together.
Roll dough into 1" balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2" apart. Flatten cookies to a little less than 1/2" thick. Coarsely chop remaining 1/2 cup hazelnuts and press gently into cookies.
Bake, rotating sheets halfway through, until cookies are golden brown, 15 –18 minutes. Transfer baking sheets to wire racks and let cookies cool completely.
DO AHEAD: Cookies can be baked 5 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nutty Crunch Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Nutty Crunch Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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