LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 1080 calories, 60.4g protein, and 38.5g carbs per serving. Ready in 35 minutes.
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings.
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
- 1 cup egg whites, room temp
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (can use any nut butter)
- 2 Tbsp sweetener or to taste (I use LC-Natural Sweet)
Instructions
- 1, Preheat oven to 200o. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. Pour egg whites into mixer bowl.
- 2, Turn on fairly high speed and beat until soft peaks begin to form. Slowly add sweetener by sprinkling on meringue as you beat it.
- 3, Continue beating until meringue is stiff and does not fall off scraper/spatula/spoon.
- Add peanut butter and mix on lower speed to blend well.
- (Mixture will be somewhat deflated ) (I used a medium Pampered Chef scoop to measure out the cookies. The scoop equals approximately 2 Tbsp. These cookies will not spread, so they don’t need much space between them on the baking sheet.)
- 5, Bake at 200o for one hour without opening the oven door. Once hour is up, turn off oven and leave cookies in for one more hour. If you open the door during cooking, the cookies will deflate. Remove from oven and enjoy!
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 LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies 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 LC Peanut Butter Meringue 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this LC Peanut Butter Meringue Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 1080 calories per serving with 60.4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
This recipe takes about 35 minutes total. Prep time is 5 minutes and cook time is 30 minutes. It makes 18 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 1080 calories, 60.4g protein (22%), 38.5g carbs, 65g fat. 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 Snack. At 1080 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. 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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