This PCOS Friendly Protein Cookie - Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 150 calories, 10g protein, and 20g carbs per serving. Ready in 25 minutes. High in fiber (3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a bowl, mix together almond flour, protein powder, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
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Combine wet and dry ingredients.
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Scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
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Allow to cool before serving.
Why this PCOS Friendly Protein Cookie - Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies works for PCOS
At 20g of carbohydrates per serving, this PCOS Friendly Protein Cookie - Snickerdoodle Protein 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 Friendly Protein Cookie - Snickerdoodle Protein 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 Friendly Protein Cookie - Snickerdoodle Protein 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this PCOS Friendly Protein Cookie - Snickerdoodle Protein Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 150 calories per serving with 10g 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, 10g protein (27%), 20g carbs, 5g 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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