Pecan Squares - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 32

Lunch

This Pecan Squares is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

9 stick unsalted butter
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3 eggs
3/4 tsp. vanilla extract
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. packed light brown sugar
1 c. honey
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 1/2 lb. pecans
1/4 c. heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. With mixer on medium speed, beat 5 sticks butter and granulated sugar 3 minutes or until light. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
With fine-mesh sieve, sift flour, baking powder, and salt into bowl; add to butter mixture and mix on low speed until combined. Press dough into 18- by 12-inch jelly-roll pan, making edge around perimeter higher (dust dough and hands with flour). Bake 15 minutes or until crust is set but not browned. Cool on wire rack.
In sauce-pot, combine brown sugar, honey, citrus peel, and 4 sticks butter. Cook on low until butter melts, stirring. Heat to boiling on high. Boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in pecans and cream. Carefully pour filling over cooled crust. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until filling is bubbling. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Wrap with plastic and refrigerate until cold. Cut into 32 squares.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon, Honey.

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. Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balan...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pecan Squares good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pecan Squares recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 32 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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