Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. Cinnamon is may help improve insulin sensitivity.
Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health. Anti-inflammatory foods are especially important for PCOS, as chronic low-grade inflammation is a key driver of symptoms.
Baking and roasting are excellent cooking methods for PCOS-friendly meals as they require minimal added fat while developing deep flavors. This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your snack.
Ingredients
- THE COOKIES
- 2 Cups Honeyville Almond Flour
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 Cup Homemade Maple Syrup
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda
- 7 Drops Liquid Stevia
- Pinch Salt
- Optional: 1/3 Cup Macadamia Nuts
- THE TOPPING
- 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. NOW Foods Erythritol
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F. In a bowl, combine 1/4 Cup Melted Coconut Oil, 1/4 Cup Homemade Maple Syrup, 1 Tbsp. Vanilla, and 7 Drops Liquid Stevia.
- In a separate bowl, combine 2 Cups Honeyville Almond Flour, 1/4 tsp. Baking Soda, and a pinch of salt.
- OPTIONAL: If you are using Macadamia Nuts, add 1/3 Cup of Macadamia Nuts to your food processor.
- OPTIONAL: If you are using Macadamia Nuts, coarsely grind the macadamia nuts.
- Mix together the wet ingredients until combined well.
- Mix your wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a dough is formed.
- OPTIONAL: If you are using Macadamia Nuts, add macadamia nuts here.
- In a small metal ramekin, combine 2 Tbsp. Cinnamon and 2 Tbsp. NOW Foods Erythritol.
- Roll dough into balls, dip into the cinnamon mixture, and then lay them onto a silicone silpat. Use the bottom side of a mason jar (greased if needed) to flatten the balls – giving the classic “cracked” appearance of the snickerdoodles.
- Do this for all your cookies. Make sure they are relatively spread out, but they will not spread too much.
- Bake for 9-10 minutes. They will look undercooked at first, but will firm up once out of the oven.
- Cool and serve!
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 Keto Snickerdoodle Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Cinnamon: Studies show cinnamon can help lower fasting blood sugar levels in PCOS
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
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 anti-inflammatory spices that target the chronic inflammation underlying PCOS, and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. 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 Keto Snickerdoodle 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, Honey, Nuts.
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