Summer Berry Crisp - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter, for greasing
- 6 cups mixed fresh berries ( strawberries should be hulled and halved)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Special equipment: a 10-inch cast-iron skilletPreheat the oven 400 degrees F. Butter a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Combine the berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, salt and lemon juice in a large bowl. Mix until all the berries are coated. Set aside. For the topping: Combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Work the butter into the flour mixture with your hands, pressing the butter and flour mixture between your fingers until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Pour the berry mixture into the prepared skillet. Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the berries. Bake until the topping is golden brown and the berry mixture is bubbling, about 30 minutes. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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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