Basic Cookie Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Basic Cookie Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 4 ounces caster sugar (superfine)
- 10 ounces all-purpose flour
- Ground spices, optional
- Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large bowl or in a food mixer, cream the butter until soft. Add the sugar, and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Sift in the flour, and spices, if using, or grated zest, if using, and bring the mixture together to form the dough.
- Using your hands, roll the dough into walnut-size balls, and place them slightly apart on an ungreased baking tray. Flatten the balls slightly with the back of a damp fork, and bake in the oven until they are light golden brown and slightly firm on top, about 13 to 15 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Basic Cookie Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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