Coconut Cookies II - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
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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