Coconut Cookies II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Coconut Cookies II is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 88 calories, 7.12g protein, and 5.86g carbs per serving. Ready in 30 minutes. High in fiber (2.7g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
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
- Mix all dry ingredients then stir in wet ingredients.
- Make a thick paste and drop by spoonful's onto greased cookie sheet. Flatten to rounds with greased cup.
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Coconut Cookies II recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 88 calories per serving with 7.12g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 2.7g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 30 minutes total. Prep time is 10 minutes and cook time is 20 minutes. It makes 12 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 88 calories, 7.12g protein (32%), 5.86g carbs, 4.19g fat. Plus 2.7g 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 Baked. At 88 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Baked. 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 12 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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