Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Coconut is contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for quick energy. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium.
Adequate protein intake is crucial for PCOS management as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and reduces cravings. Healthy fats support hormone production and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins essential for reproductive health.
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
- 3/4 Cup Honeyville Almond Flour
- 3/4 Cup Erythritol
- 3/4 Cup Macadamia Nuts
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil
- 5 Tbsp. Salted Butter
- 3 Tbsp. Cocoa Powder
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp. Instant Coffee
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F. If you can, before you start, have your butter and eggs waiting at room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, add your butter, coconut oil, and erythritol. Let the butter get to room temperature before you start mixing it up.
- Cream the fats and sweetener together, making a creamy consistency.
- Add your eggs and vanilla extract into the creamed butter. Try to have the eggs at room temperature before you start.
- Mix these together well until everything is a creamed consistency. If you didn’t use room temperature eggs, like me, your coconut oil will seize up a bit and create a lumpy texture.
- Add your cocoa powder and instant coffee to the mixture.
- Mix the cocoa powder and coffee in well, until the mixture is a dark brown. You can now add your baking powder.
- Cream everything together and then add your almond flour.
- Mix this thoroughly until a light brown and fluffy texture is achieved.
- Add 1/2 Cup of your Macadamia nuts and fold them in, making sure they are evenly distributed in the batter.
- On an 8×8 baking sheet (I used 9 x 9 1/2) spread your batter evenly. Top with the rest of your macadamia nuts, and press them into the batter with your finger. You want them to be submerged into the batter, but still showing the top.
- Put your brownie batter into the oven for 25 minutes at 350F. You should be able to poke them with a toothpick and have it come out clean. The edges will be slightly brown, almost burnt.
- Let them cool for at least 15 minutes, slice into thirds horizontally and vertically (making 9 total brownies). Serve them up 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 Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Honey: Use in moderation as part of a balanced PCOS diet
- Cocoa: Contains magnesium which is often deficient in women with 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 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 Low Carb Macadamia Nut Brownies 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: Honey, Nuts.
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