Lemon Magic Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Snack

This Lemon Magic Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Bake up a zesty twist on magic bars that will disappear in a flash.

Ingredients

1 roll Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 cups white vanilla baking chips (9 oz)
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, if desired
1 can (14 oz) fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract, if desired

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray.
In large bowl, break up cookie dough. Add lemon peel; beat with electric mixer on low speed until peel is well combined. Press dough in bottom of pan. Sprinkle white chips, coconut and macadamia nuts over dough.
In small bowl, stir together condensed milk, lemon juice and lemon extract. Pour over top.
Bake 28 to 35 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is slightly glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon Magic Bars good for PCOS?

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

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. 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 24 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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