Banana Oat Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 38

Snack

This Banana Oat Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Recipe by Woman's Day Kitchen Crunchy oats add texture to these soft, sweet banana cookies.

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 ripe medium banana
1 large egg
2 tbsp. canola oil
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. old-fashioned oats
3/4 c. dried cranberries
3/4 c. pecan pieces

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a medium bowl, mash the banana. Add the egg, oil, brown and granulated sugars, applesauce, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Fold in the oats, cranberries and pecans.
Drop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake, rotating the positions of the pans halfway through, until the cookies are light golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cinnamon, Cranberries, Apples.

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Researche...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banana Oat Cookies good for PCOS?

Yes, this Banana Oat Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. 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 38 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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