This Pie Crust is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Instructions
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Blend flour, sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter and shortening; using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add 5 tablespoons ice water; mix with fork until moist crumbs form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dry. Gather dough together; divide into 2 equal pieces. Form each piece into ball; flatten into disks and wrap in plastic. Chill at least 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled. Let soften slightly before rolling.
Why this Pie Crust works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Pie Crust 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Pie Crust 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.
This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 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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