PCOS Friendly Breakfast Cookies - Zucchini Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

PCOS Friendly Breakfast Cookies - Zucchini Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Servings: 2
Breakfast

This PCOS Friendly Breakfast Cookies - Zucchini Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 250 calories, 6g protein, and 30g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (4g), which supports insulin sensitivity.

Nutrition per Serving

250 Calories
6g Protein
30g Carbs
10g Fat
Grocery list: zucchini, almond butter, honey, egg, rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, salt, dark chocolate chips. This recipe is low in GI, making it perfect for PCOS.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup grated zucchini (120g)
  • 1/2 cup almond butter (120g)
  • 1/4 cup honey (60ml)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (50g)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (90g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the grated zucchini, almond butter, honey, and egg.
  3. In another bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  8. Let cool before serving.
These breakfast cookies are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients beneficial for PCOS. The fiber from oats and zucchini helps in maintaining a healthy digestive system and the monounsaturated fats from almond butter can help reduce levels of 'bad' LDL cholesterol. The low GI of this recipe helps in managing blood sugar levels, a key aspect of managing PCOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this PCOS Friendly Breakfast Cookies - Zucchini Chocolate Chip Breakfast Cookies recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 250 calories per serving with 6g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 4g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.

This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 15 minutes. It makes 2 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.

Per serving: 250 calories, 6g protein (10%), 30g carbs, 10g fat. Plus 4g 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 250 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Breakfast. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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