Coconut Lemon Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Coconut Lemon Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe with 139 calories, 1.72g protein, and 19.29g carbs per serving. Ready in 50 minutes. High in fiber (0.3g), which supports insulin sensitivity.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup dried coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- In a bowl combine flour and powdered sugar, cut in the butter until crumbly.
- Press into a lightly greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl beat the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and baking powder until well mixed.
- Pour over crust. sprinkle coconut evenly over the top.
- Bake at 350º F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
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 Coconut Lemon Bars contribute to your health goals:
- Egg: Contain choline which supports liver function and hormone metabolism
- Coconut: May support metabolism without spiking blood sugar
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 Coconut Lemon Bars 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: 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 Coconut Lemon Bars recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly. At 139 calories per serving with 1.72g of protein, it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health. It also provides 0.3g of fiber, which helps with insulin sensitivity.
This recipe takes about 50 minutes total. Prep time is 15 minutes and cook time is 35 minutes. It makes 28 servings, so you can meal prep for multiple days.
Per serving: 139 calories, 1.72g protein (5%), 19.29g carbs, 6.36g fat. Plus 0.3g fiber. PCOS meal plans typically aim for 30% protein, 35% fat, 35% carbs to support insulin sensitivity.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. At 139 calories, it fits within typical PCOS meal plan targets for Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 28 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.
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