Pumpkin Flan with Meringue | PCOS Meal Planner

This Pumpkin Flan with Meringue is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Ingredients

Servings 8

1 cup sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
6 large eggs
3 cups canned solid-pack pumpkin (slightly less than two 15-ounce cans)
a 15-ounce can cream of coconut such as Coco Lopez
a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
a 12-ounce can evaporated milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
In a dry heavy saucepan cook sugar over moderately low heat, stirring slowly with a fork (to help sugar melt evenly), until melted and pale golden. Cook caramel, without stirring, swirling pan, until deep golden. Pour caramel into a 13-by-9-by-2 inch glass baking dish and tilt dish to coat bottom. Cool caramel.
Melt butter and cool. In a large bowl whisk together flour and water until smooth and whisk in butter and remaining flan ingredients until smooth. Pour custard into baking dish and put dish in a larger baking pan. Add enough water to pan to reach halfway up side of dish and bake custard in middle of oven 1 hour, or until set. Remove dish from pan and keep temperature at 350 ° F.

Why this Pumpkin Flan with Meringue 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 Pumpkin Flan with Meringue works best as an occasional post-dinner option rather than a standalone snack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin Flan with Meringue good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin Flan with Meringue recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. 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 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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