This PCOS Almond Flour Recipe - Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 4g protein, and 12g carbs per serving. Ready in 22 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, mix together almond flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
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In another bowl, combine honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
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Mix wet ingredients into dry until a dough forms.
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Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto a baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
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Let cool before serving.
Why this PCOS Almond Flour Recipe - Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies works for PCOS
At 12g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Almond Flour Recipe - Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies is on the lower-carb end, which suits women with PCOS who have confirmed insulin resistance or who notice strong post-meal energy crashes. Pair lower-carb meals like this with a generous portion of non-starchy vegetables to keep fibre intake up.
A PCOS-friendly snack like this PCOS Almond Flour Recipe - Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
At 150mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Almond Flour Recipe - Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies fits comfortably within the 1500-2300mg daily target most cardiology and PCOS guidance agrees on. Lower-sodium meals are useful for women with PCOS who also experience bloating or who are managing blood pressure alongside metabolic concerns.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Oats, Honey.
Yes, oats can be a good carbohydrate choice for PCOS when you pick the right type and portion. Rolled and steel-cut oats have a medium glycemic index and are rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fiber that slows digestion and steadies blood sugar.Beta-glucan helps improve insulin sensitivity and lowers cholesterol, both valuable in PCOS. The trade-off is that oats are still a starchy grain, so portion matters, and instant or flavored oats are more processed and spike blood sugar faster.Choose rolled o...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Almond Flour Recipe - Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 4g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 22 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 4g protein (11%), 12g carbs, 9g fat. Plus 3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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