Lemon-Almond Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 32

Snack

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

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

For quick cleanup and easy serving, line the bottom and sides of the pan with foil before adding the dough.

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp. lemon zest, divided
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon table salt, divided
Vegetable cooking spray
6 large eggs
1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger
1 teaspoon baking powder
2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Garnish: powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 °. Beat 1/4 cup granulated sugar, butter, and 1 tsp. zest at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer 2 minutes or until creamy. Stir together 2 cups flour and 1/4 tsp. salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating until just blended. Coat a 13- x 9-inch pan with cooking spray. Press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Chill 15 minutes.
Bake at 350 ° for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from oven; reduce oven temperature to 325 °.
Whisk together eggs and 2 cups sugar. Process ginger and 1/2 cup flour in a food processor 1 minute or until ginger is finely chopped. Stir in baking powder. Whisk ginger mixture into egg mixture. Whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 Tbsp. lemon zest; pour over crust.
Bake at 325 ° for 15 to 20 minutes or until filling is just set. Remove from oven.
Stir together remaining 3/4 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a small bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over hot lemon mixture, and bake 20 to 25 more minutes or just until lightly golden. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 1 hour). Cut into squares.

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 Lemon-Almond Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Lemon-Almond 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 32 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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