Low Calorie Snickerdoodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Low Calorie Snickerdoodles is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 50 calories, 0.74g protein, and 8.88g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes. High in fiber (0.2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/3 cup fat free sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 second spray cooking spray
- 4 tsps sugar
- 2 tsps pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add the 1 cup sugar, the baking powder, nutmeg and baking soda, beat until combined.
- Beat in sour cream, egg product, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
- Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours or until dough is easy to handle.
- Pre-heat oven to 375° F (190° C).
- Lightly coat cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray, set aside. In a small bowl, combine the 2 Tablespoons sugar and the pumpkin pie spice.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in the sugar mixture to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Low Calorie Snickerdoodles contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin). As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Low Calorie Snickerdoodles can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Low Calorie Snickerdoodles recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 50 calories per serving with 0.74g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 25 minutes and cook time is 10 minutes. It makes 48 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 50 calories, 0.74g protein (6%), 8.88g carbs, 1.33g fat. Plus 0.2g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 50 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 48 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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