Coconut Cookies II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Coconut Cookies II
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 12
Baked

Nutrition per Serving

88 Calories
7.12g Protein
5.86g Carbs
4.19g Fat
High protein, low carb coconut cookies.

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 cup almond meal flour
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsps unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 1/2 oz egg whites
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 4 oz unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Mix all dry ingredients then stir in wet ingredients.
  2. Make a thick paste and drop by spoonful's onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten to rounds with greased cup.
  3. Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 15-20 minutes.

How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management

Understanding the nutritional profile of what you eat is a powerful step in managing PCOS. Here is how the key ingredients in this Coconut Cookies II contribute to your health goals:

  • Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
  • Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
  • Almond: Magnesium helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce PCOS symptoms
  • Almond milk: A suitable dairy alternative for women with PCOS who avoid dairy

PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe

The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. This recipe excels in providing protein-rich ingredients that help regulate appetite hormones (ghrelin and leptin), and healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that support cell membrane health and hormone synthesis. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.

Meal Prep Tip: This Coconut Cookies II can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Apples.

Apples will improve your body's sensitivity to insulin (Reference: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/27/1/281.full)

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