This Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Shortcake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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Heat oven to 350 °F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
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Remove dough from wrapper; break up dough into pan. Press in bottom of pan to make 1/2-inch-thick crust.
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Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
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Spread lemon curd evenly over crust.
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Using 1-oz scoop, top lemon curd with 16 scoops of frozen yogurt. Freeze about 1 hour or until yogurt is set.
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To serve, top with blueberries and mint. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows or 4 rows by 4 rows.
Why this Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Shortcake works for PCOS
Desserts on a PCOS plan are not banned, but timing and pairing matter. Eating sweet foods immediately after a balanced meal (rather than on an empty stomach) blunts the blood sugar response, since protein and fat slow gastric emptying. This Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Shortcake works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.
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
Yes, this Lemon-Blueberry Frozen Yogurt Shortcake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 9 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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