Key Lime Dessert - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Key Lime Dessert
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Servings: 6
Dessert

Nutrition per Serving

126 Calories
7.87g Protein
22.28g Carbs
1.34g Fat
A crustless key lime pie that's low carb.

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

  1. Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup of water.
  2. Bring 3/4 cup water and the zest of the lime to a boil in the microwave.
  3. In blender, add boiling water, gelatin mix, sweetener, and milk and blend well.
  4. While blending, add room temperature cream cheese by chunks.
  5. Add juice and pulp of the lime.
  6. Pour into 6 serving dishes or a pie plate.
  7. 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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