Lighter Lemon Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 8

Snack

This Lighter Lemon Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Lemon bars are one of those treats that always seem to be the first to go at a potluck or cookie swap with a thick base of buttery shortbread that's layered with lemon custard made with egg yolks. This lightened-up version has a thin, flaky crust topped w

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. light butter
2 tbsp. ice water
4 large egg whites
1 large egg
1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. whole wheat flour

Instructions

To make crust, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-by-8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the excess to hang over the sides. Coat with nonstick spray.
In a mixing bowl, sift together the flour, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork until a course meal forms. Sprinkle with the ice water and mix just until the dough forms a ball. Gather the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
When the dough has chilled, press in an even layer into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes, until the crust is firm to the touch.
To make the filling, in a mixing bowl combine the egg whites, egg, lemon juice, and zest. Using a handheld electric mixer, beat on medium speed until well combined. Sprinkle in the sugar and flour. Continue to beat until smooth and thick. Pour the lemon filling evenly over the hot crust and smooth the surface with a rubber spatula. Bake for 20 minutes, until firm and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
Let the lemon bars cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. Cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lighter Lemon Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lighter Lemon 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 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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