The Ultimate Key Lime Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by David L. Sloan
This unusual pie was inspired by a version made by Fern Butters, who ran a small boardinghouse and dining room in the Florida Keys. According to David L. Sloan, a Key lime pie expert, President Truman used to travel to Key West j
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs from about 8 (2 1/4-inch by 4 3/4-inch) crackers
- 1 cup honey-nut cereal crumbs, such as crushed Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 7 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 °F.
- Spray a 9-inch pie plate liberally with nonstick vegetable-oil spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, honey-nut cereal crumbs, and brown sugar. Drizzle with the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pie plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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