Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 144 calories, 2.4g protein, and 17.82g carbs per serving. Ready in 80 minutes. High in fiber (1.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz, dry, yields oatmeal
- 2 oz raisins
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 5 oz unsalted butter
- 3 oz dark brown sugar
- 1 3/4 oz sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C).
- Spread the oats into a single layer on a half sheet pan. Bake until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes. Cool the oats in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Grind 8 ounces of the toasted oats in a food processor until the consistency of whole-wheat flour, about 3 minutes.
- Add the baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the food processor and pulse 2 to 3 times to combine. Set aside.
- Combine the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer, and mix on medium speed using the paddle attachment until light in color about 3 minutes. Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Reduce mixer speed to the lowest speed and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
- Slowly add the flour mixture until just combined. Stop once to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining toasted oats and the raisins. Stir to combine.
- Scoop the dough with a 1 1/2-ounce disher or server onto parchment-lined half sheet pans, leaving 2 inches between each mound. Bake until the cookies begin to brown around the edges, about 12 to 14 minutes. Rotate the pan halfway through the cooking time. Cool the cookies on the pans for 2 minutes, then remove them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Note: based on an Alton Brown recipe.
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 Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
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), and anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS. 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 Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies 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.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Oatiest Oatmeal Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 144 calories per serving with 2.4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 1.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 80 minutes total. Prep time is 45 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 18 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 144 calories, 2.4g protein (7%), 17.82g carbs, 7.42g fat. Plus 1.3g 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 144 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 18 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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