Low Calorie Snickerdoodles - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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