Keto Orange & Chocolate Chunk Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Key PCOS-Friendly Ingredients: Egg is provide complete protein with all essential amino acids. Almond is provide healthy fats, protein, and magnesium. Dark chocolate is contains flavonoids 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.
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
- 7 Tbsp. Butter
- 2 Cups Almond Flour
- 3/4 Cup Granulated Splenda (or any other granulated sweetener – check your ratios)
- 2 Oz. Dark Chocolate (I used unsweetened bakers chocolate)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Tbsp. Orange Zest
- 1 Tbsp. Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
- 1 tsp. Orange Extract
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 tsp. Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and granulated sweetener.
- In a microwavable safe container, add your butter.
- Microwave the butter for 20-25 seconds to allow it to melt. Set it aside.
- Zest your orange and squeeze one half of it to give you the 1 Tbsp. juice.
- Chop your chocolate up into chunks. Neatness doesn’t matter too much here – as long as there are some decent sized chunks.
- In a bowl, mix together your butter, orange juice, orange zest, orange extract, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate container, scramble 2 large eggs.
- Slowly combine your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients (not including eggs). Once they are combined, add your chocolate.
- Add the eggs and fold the chocolate into the mixture. It should glisten with moisture once everything is mixed well.
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- On a baking sheet, create a large rectangle with the dough. You can make it as flat as you like, but keep in mind that the flatter it is, the dryer and crispier on the inside they become.
- I use these silpats so that I don’t have to use grease. I only got them the other day and I have to say I wish I had bought them a long time ago. I don’t even know how I put anything in the oven without them.
- Cut your dough up into even rectangles. You should get 16 cookies out of this.
- Make sure they’re spread apart a little bit to allow proper air flow in between the edges of the cookies.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes at 350F or until they’re golden brown.
- Let them cool for 10 minutes, and they’re ready to be eaten!
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 Orange & Chocolate Chunk Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
- Dark chocolate: May help reduce insulin resistance when consumed in moderation
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 Keto Orange & Chocolate Chunk 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: Eggs.
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