So-Easy Lemon Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
See why hundreds of bakers have made this recipe their go-to lemon bar recipe! Refrigerated Pillsbury™ sugar cookies made quick work of the crust, saving you time but not sacrificing on taste. Plus, the delicious homemade filling made with fresh lemon jui
Ingredients
- 1 roll Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies
- 4 eggs, slightly beaten
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel (2 medium)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (2 medium)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 °F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
- In large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk or fork until well blended. Beat in granulated sugar, flour and butter until well blended. Stir in lemon peel and lemon juice. Pour mixture over warm crust.
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes longer or until edges are light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. With knife dipped in hot water, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.
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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