Lemon-Date Shortcakes With Nectarines and Raspberries - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Dessert

This Lemon-Date Shortcakes With Nectarines and Raspberries is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
6 tbsp. unsalted butter
12 pitted dates
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
1 c. buttermilk
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar

Instructions

Shortcakes: Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or nonstick liner. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in dates and lemon zest with a fork, then buttermilk, until a soft dough forms.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; with floured hands, knead lightly several times to bring dough together. Pat or roll out evenly to 3/4-inch thickness. With floured 2 1/2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out shortcakes (gather scraps and reroll as necessary until you have 8 shortcakes). Transfer with a spatula to prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with lemon juice and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 14 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool.
Filling: Boil sugar, salt, water, and lemon juice 6 minutes, until syrup turns pale golden. Remove from heat and cool. Stir in fruit.
To serve, split shortcakes; spoon some syrup onto cut sides. Place shortcake bottoms on plates; spoon on fruit mixture. Top with whipped cream. Replace shortcake tops.

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

Is Lemon-Date Shortcakes With Nectarines and Raspberries good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Date Shortcakes With Nectarines and Raspberries recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 8 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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