Baked: Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Really healthy and good cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth without expanding your waistline.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 20 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Nuts, Agave, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060). Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Agave has a low glycemic index (GI) of 17. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

1 tbsp organic ground flaxseed
1/4 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup low fat milk
1/4 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp canola oil
1 large banana
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1 cup oats

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (walnuts optional).

3. Mix until batter is blended evenly.

4. Use a tablespoon to portion cookies on a greased baking sheet approximately 1-2" apart.

5. Bake for 10-12 minutes and allow to cool on wire rack.

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