Crunchy-Chewy Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 36

Dessert

This Crunchy-Chewy Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Ann Taylor Pittman This has been my go-to "house" cookie for years--when I tell the kids I'm making cookies, it's these guys, made with no-frills, good ol' whole-wheat flour. The good news is that they work with other flours, too. They're wonde

Ingredients

1 cup packed dark brown sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
9.5 ounces whole-wheat flour (about 2 cups)
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/8 teaspoon table salt
4 ounces premium semisweet chocolate, chopped
3/8 teaspoon fleur de sel or other coarse sea salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 °.
Place first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add honey, vanilla, and egg; beat until well combined.
Weigh or lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking soda, and table salt, stirring with a whisk. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture; beat at low speed until almost combined. Add chocolate; beat at low speed just until combined.
Spoon dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper—ined baking sheets (12 cookies per sheet); sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon sea salt evenly over each batch of 12, pressing gently to adhere. Bake in batches at 375 ° for 8 to 10 minutes or until barely browned around edges. Cool cookies on pan 3 minutes; place on a wire rack to cool.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crunchy-Chewy Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Crunchy-Chewy Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 36 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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