This Classic Lemon Bars Recipe is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; gradually beat in flour until blended.
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Press into an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350 ° for 15-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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For filling, in a small bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, flour and baking powder until frothy. Pour over crust.
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Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until set and lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.
Why this Classic Lemon Bars Recipe works for PCOS
A PCOS-friendly snack like this Classic Lemon Bars Recipe should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Classic Lemon Bars Recipe recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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