Dessert: Walnut Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Truly healthy oatmeal cookies jam packed with goodness.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cinnamon, Cranberries, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Walnut Cranberry Oatmeal 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). Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. 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. 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

4 tbsp light buttery spread
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups dry oatmeal
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup mashed banana
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup flour

Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).

2. Combine buttery spread and sugars and beat on high till light and fluffy - about 3 minutes.

3. Add mashed banana and vanilla, mix well.

4. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, spices in a separate bowl.

5. Add to butter and sugar mixture and combine on low.

6. Fold in oats, cranberries and walnuts.

7. Place rounded tablespoonsful of dough on pan, spaced evenly and bake for 10-12 minutes.

8. Cool on pan for 10 minutes. Cookies will be soft and chewy.

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