Seed Cycling Cookies (menstrual + follicular phase recipe )

by Funk It Team

Seed Cycling Cookies (menstrual + follicular phase recipe )

No Bake Easy and Simple 7 Healthy Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds (for the first half of your cycle - follicular phase)
  • 1/2 cup ground pumpkin seeds (for the second half of your cycle - luteal phase)
  • Note:  If you are are seed cycling with Funk It this will be your WHOLE nurture bag!
  • 1/4 cup nut butter of your choice (e.g., almond butter, peanut butter)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for sweetness)
  • 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • Bonus: if you want a little extra energy kick you can add maca!

Note: this makes 14 cookies so you will eat 1 per day for your seed cycling serving!

What is the seed cycling cookie recipe no bake?

It is important to never heat or bake your seeds!  The nutrition in the seeds is very sensitive to heat and when we bake the seeds or heat them above 140 degrees F it will start to degrade the vitamins and minerals that are so important for your hormones.

 

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds, ground pumpkin seeds, and rolled oats.
  2. Add the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until the mixture comes together and forms a dough-like consistency.
  3. If the mixture seems too dry, you can add a little more nut butter or sweetener to reach the desired texture.
  4. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small cookie-sized rounds and place them on a plate or tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Press down lightly on each cookie to flatten and shape it.
  6. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up and set.
  7. Once the cookies are chilled and set, they are ready to be enjoyed!

Remember to follow the seed cycling guidelines by consuming the flaxseed + pumplin -based cookies (follicular phase) during the first half of your menstrual cycle and switching to the sesame + sunflower seed-based cookies (luteal phase) during the second half.

Adding oats can provide a nice texture and additional nutrients to your seed cycling cookies. Enjoy your homemade hormone healthy treats!

Important serving size note:

To yield around 14 cookies, you can shape each cookie to be about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. This size should give you a slightly larger batch of cookies while still ensuring that they are manageable and enjoyable to eat. Just divide the dough into 14 portions and shape them into round cookies of the desired size.

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