PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
150
Calories
3g
Protein
20g
Carbs
7g
Fat
This recipe includes almond flour, dark chocolate chips, spearmint leaves, coconut oil, erythritol, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. The Glycemic Index (GI) of almond flour is low, making it a great choice for PCOS-friendly recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour (120g)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (90g)
- 1/4 cup spearmint leaves (10g)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (60ml)
- 1/2 cup erythritol (120g)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (2.5g), pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, erythritol, baking soda, and salt.
- Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and spearmint leaves.
- Form the dough into small balls and flatten them into cookie shapes.
- Place the cookies in the air fryer and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Let them cool before serving.
These cookies are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. Dark chocolate is rich in magnesium, which helps reduce insulin resistance, a common issue in PCOS. Spearmint has anti-androgen properties, helping to balance hormones. Almond flour is a great low GI ingredient, helping to maintain stable blood sugar levels. Enjoy these cookies as a guilt-free dessert or snack!
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spearmint.
Spearmint can help deal with PCOS due to its anti-androgenic properties. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found that drinking spearmint tea can help reduce hirsutism, or excess body hair, by reducing free and total testosterone levels and increasing luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels.
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