This PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 3g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 27 minutes. High in fiber (2g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Instructions
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Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, erythritol, baking soda, and salt.
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Melt the coconut oil and mix it with the vanilla extract.
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Combine the wet and dry ingredients.
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Fold in the chocolate chips and spearmint leaves.
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Form the dough into small balls and flatten them into cookie shapes.
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Place the cookies in the air fryer and bake for 10-12 minutes.
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Let them cool before serving.
Why this PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate Cookies works for PCOS
At 20g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate 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.
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate Cookies works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
At 150mg of sodium per serving, this PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate 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: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Anti-Androgen - Air Fryer Spearmint and Dark Chocolate Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 3g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 27 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 12 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 150 calories, 3g protein (8%), 20g carbs, 7g fat. Plus 2g 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 Dessert. At 150 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. 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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