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PCOS Breakfast Cookies - Oatmeal Zucchini Breakfast Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Breakfast Cookies - Oatmeal Zucchini Breakfast Cookies
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This PCOS Breakfast Cookies - Oatmeal Zucchini Breakfast Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 4g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

150 Calories
4g Protein
20g Carbs
6g Fat
Grocery list: rolled oats, zucchini, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, walnuts. GI: Oats (Low), Honey (Medium), Zucchini (Low)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (65g)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (60g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (85g)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (58g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until well combined.
  3. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. Let cool before serving.
These PCOS-friendly breakfast cookies are packed with nutrients essential for managing PCOS. Oats are a great source of fiber, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Zucchini is low in calories and high in antioxidants, while walnuts provide healthy fats. Almond butter adds a protein boost. This recipe is quick, easy, and offers a delicious start to your day, giving you a sense of control and optimism about managing your PCOS through diet.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey, Walnuts.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Breakfast Cookies - Oatmeal Zucchini Breakfast 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 25 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 150 calories, 4g protein (11%), 20g carbs, 6g 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 Breakfast. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. 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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