Creamsicle Macaroons - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- 12 ounces (340 g) unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 (14-ounce [414-ml]) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
- Zest of one orange (about 1/2 tablespoon [7 ml])
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) orange juice
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until medium peaks form.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded coconut, coconut milk, honey, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and salt.
- Fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture.
- Using a small ice cream scoop with a lever, or two spoons, drop the mixture onto a cookie sheet, about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) in each.
- Bake for 25 –30 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges. Allow them to cool before removing from the pan.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
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 quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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