Gluten-Free Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Smart Balance margarine, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup Splenda Sugar Blend
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
- ½ cup gluten-free baking mix (such as Pamela’s)
- ¼ cup mini-chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together margarine, vanilla, egg and Splenda. Mix until well blended.
- Add oats, quinoa and baking mix to mixture and stir well. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop by tablespoon onto baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Cool on wire rack and store in airtight container when cool.
- MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Confirm ingredients are gluten-free and this recipe can be made gluten-free.
- Dietitian Tip: If you prefer your cookies less dense, you can try adding 4 tablespoons milk and 3 tablespoons canola oil (to the margarine and egg mixture). After dropping by tablespoon onto baking sheet, flatten with fork with before baking.
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 Gluten-Free Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Quinoa: Has a lower glycemic index than most grains, making it ideal for PCOS
- Oat: Supports steady blood sugar release, reducing insulin resistance
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). 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 Gluten-Free Quinoa Chocolate Chip Cookies 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: Quinoa.
Quinoa is a highly nutritious grain that is particularly beneficial for individuals with PCOS. This gluten-free grain is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce on its own. This makes quinoa an excellent choice for those looking to maintain muscle mass and support overall body functions. But what makes quinoa stand out for PCOS management? One of the key benefits of quinoa is its high magnesium content. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating...
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