Thyme–Walnut Sandies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Thyme–Walnut Sandies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Lisa Ludwinski The texture of these delicate slice-and-bakes is similar to a Mexican wedding cookie: crumbly, but insanely tender.

Ingredients

2/3 cup walnuts
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped thyme
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 7 –10 minutes. Let cool.
Pulse walnuts and whole wheat flour in a food processor until finely ground. Add all-purpose flour and salt and pulse to combine.
Using your fingers, work thyme into granulated sugar in a small bowl until mixture starts to look moist and clump together. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat thyme sugar, butter, and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and smooth, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Use a rubber spatula to mix in any remaining dry spots or flour at the bottom of the bowl.
Transfer dough to a sheet of parchment paper and form into a 12" log. Firmly roll up log in parchment paper, then wrap tightly in plastic. Chill on a flat surface until firm, at least 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 °. Slice off both ends of log to make neat edges, then remove plastic and parchment. Slice dough into 1/4"-thick rounds and place on parchment-lined rimmed baking sheets, spacing about 1" apart. Bake, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until edges of cookies are light golden but centers are still pale, 10 –15 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks and let cool completely.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Thyme–Walnut Sandies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Thyme–Walnut Sandies 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?

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