Mock Lemon Meringue Bars - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 24

Snack

This Mock Lemon Meringue Bars is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

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Ingredients

1 roll Pillsbury™ refrigerated sugar cookies
1 cup lemon curd (from 11 1/4- to 12-oz jar)
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla
1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 °F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown and center is set. Cool 30 minutes.
Spread lemon curd over cooled crust. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, marshmallow creme and yogurt with wooden spoon until well blended. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over lemon curd, swirling to look like meringue topping. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until serving time. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. 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 Mock Lemon Meringue Bars good for PCOS?

Yes, this Mock Lemon Meringue 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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