Peanut Butter Fingers - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Peanut Butter Fingers is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup extra-crunchy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 1/2 cups melted semisweet chocolate morsels
Instructions
- Beat first 6 ingredients at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy. Combine flour and remaining 3 ingredients. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well.
- Shape dough into 1" balls. Roll balls into 2 1/2" logs. Place 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 ° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire racks, and cool completely. Dip 1 end of each cookie into melted chocolate. Return cookies to wire racks, and let stand until chocolate is firm.
- Note: A teaspoon measure gives you enough dough to shape into a 1" ball or a 2 1/2" x 3/4" log.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Wheat Germ, Honey.
Wheatgerm is a natural source of Inositol, which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS due to its ability to effectively reduce insulin resistance and improve insulin sensitivity. 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 quic...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Peanut Butter Fingers recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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