This Shaker Lemon Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
Instructions
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Slice the lemons very thin, as thinly as you can, leaving the rind on, and remove the seeds. In a medium bowl, combine the lemon slices and the sugar. Let the mixture stand at least 24 hours, stirring it occasionally.
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a small bowl, whisk the eggs until they are light in color, then add them to the lemons, and stir. Pour the filling into the piecrust.
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Place the top crust over the filling, and with your fingers or the tines of a fork, crimp the edges of the pie well. With a sharp knife, cut vents in the top crust.
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Place the pie in the oven, and bake it until the filling puffs up the crust, about 45 minutes.
Why this Shaker Lemon Pie works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Shaker Lemon Pie that combines adequate protein, fibre-rich carbs, and fat keeps blood sugar stable for the rest of the workday and reduces the late-afternoon energy crash that drives sugar cravings around 3-4pm.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Shaker Lemon Pie recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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