Low Carb Chocolate Chip 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. Walnut is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids.
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
- 2 1/2 Cup Blanched Almond Flour
- 1/4 Cup Shelled and Chopped Walnuts
- 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 Cup Erythritol Powdered
- 1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- In a large bowl combine the almond flour, salt, baking soda, and erythritol together.
- In a separate bowl, melt your butter and mix in the vanilla, dark chocolate chips, eggs, and walnuts.
- Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until a cohesive dough has formed.
- Scoop out 1 Tbsp. of dough per cookie, and place flat onto a cookie sheet. You can flatten them a bit if needed.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges have turned golden brown. Make sure you keep an eye on them as they can burn quite quickly. 1-2 minutes over will give you a not so great low carb cookie!
- Remove cookies from the oven and transfer them to a cooling rack.
- Make sure that the cookies remain stable. If they’re moved or disrupted when they’re hot, they will crumble – as the cool they will get more firm.
- Leave for about 10-15 minutes to fully cool, and eat to your hearts content!
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 Chocolate Chip 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
- Walnut: Studies show walnuts may improve lipid profiles in women with PCOS
- 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 Low Carb Chocolate Chip 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: Nuts, Walnuts.
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