Lemon-Cranberry Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 16

Snack

This Lemon-Cranberry Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Enjoy these citrus and berry flavored bars made using Pillsbury® Refrigerated Sugar Cookies - an elegant dessert!

Ingredients

1/2 (18-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Sugar Cookies
1 egg yolk
1 egg
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter
32 sweetened dried cranberries

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Break up cookie dough into ungreased 8-inch square pan. Press dough in bottom of pan to form crust.
Bake at 350 °F. for 12 to 17 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine egg yolk and egg; beat well. Set aside.
In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, lemon peel, lemon juice and butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Gradually add mixture to eggs, beating constantly with wire whisk. Return mixture to saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens, stirring constantly.
Remove crust from oven. Pour lemon mixture over partially baked crust; spread to within 1/4 inch of edges.
Return to oven; bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Garnish each bar with 2 cranberries.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

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

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. Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urina...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemon-Cranberry Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Cranberry 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 16 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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