Lemon Crumb Bars Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups crushed saltines (about 60 crackers)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Stir in cracker crumbs; set aside 2 cups for topping.
- Press remaining mixture into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 ° for 18-20 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg yolks, milk and lemon juice. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the 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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