Key Lime Dessert - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 8 oz fat free cream cheese
- 1 whole lime
- 1 envelope plain gelatin
- 4 oz sweetener (1/2 cup splenda)
Instructions
- Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup of water.
- Bring 3/4 cup water and the zest of the lime to a boil in the microwave.
- In blender, add boiling water, gelatin mix, sweetener, and milk and blend well.
- While blending, add room temperature cream cheese by chunks.
- Add juice and pulp of the lime.
- Pour into 6 serving dishes or a pie plate.
- Cool until set. About 2 hours.
How This Recipe Supports PCOS Management
PCOS Diet Principles in This Recipe
The PCOS diet focuses on three core principles: reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and supporting hormonal balance. Every recipe in our collection is evaluated against these principles. As part of a balanced PCOS meal plan, we recommend pairing recipes like this with a variety of nutrient-dense foods throughout the week to ensure you are meeting all your micronutrient needs.
Meal Prep Tip: This Key Lime Dessert can be prepared ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Meal prepping is one of the most effective strategies for sticking to a PCOS-friendly diet, as it removes the temptation to reach for processed convenience foods when time is short.
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