Berry-Cherry Pie - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Lunch

This Berry-Cherry Pie is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Let beautiful berries be the star of this simple pie, with time-savers from refrigerated crust and prepared cherry pie filling.

Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 pint (2 cups) fresh whole strawberries
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling

Instructions

Heat oven to 450 °F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and well blended. Spread evenly in cooled baked shell.
Arrange strawberries over cream cheese mixture; press in lightly. Spoon pie filling over strawberries. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator.

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

Is Berry-Cherry Pie good for PCOS?

Yes, this Berry-Cherry Pie 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 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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