Lemon-Blueberry Scones - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Lemon-Blueberry Scones is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Treat your family with these citrusy scones that are made with blueberries.

Ingredients

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 cup dried blueberries
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

Heat oven to 425 °F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
In food processor bowl with metal blade, place flour, baking powder and 3 tablespoons of the sugar. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 6 times or until blended. Add butter, scattering evenly over dry ingredients, and lemon peel. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 12 times or until consistency of coarse crumbs.
Transfer crumb mixture to large bowl. Add blueberries, tossing with fork until blended. Add whipping cream and vanilla, tossing with fork just until dough begins to form, about 30 seconds (do not overmix).
On cookie sheet, press dough into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges; separate wedges slightly. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar evenly over wedges.
Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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-Blueberry Scones good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Blueberry Scones recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. 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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