This Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Spread the coconut on a baking sheet and bake it, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
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In a medium saucepan, combine the half-and-half, eggs, sugar, flour and salt and mix well. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes more. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 3/4 cup of the toasted coconut and the vanilla extract. Reserve the remaining coconut to top the pie.
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Pour the filling into the pie shell and chill until firm, about 4 hours.
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Top with whipped topping and with the reserved coconut.
Why this Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie works for PCOS
Lunch is where most PCOS meal plans either succeed or collapse. A meal like this Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie 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 Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie 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 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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