Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes

May 25, 2009

Banana Colada Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:58-05:00Updated: May 25th, 2009|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

    Banana Colada Smoothie
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1 small ripe banana, sliced
  • 3 tbsp Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine yogurt, coconut milk, banana, vanilla extract and Equal together and blend until smooth.
  2. Add pineapple and blend until […]
May 10, 2009

Banana Berry Smoothie

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:53-05:00Updated: May 10th, 2009|Beverages, Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1 Medium sized ripe banana, peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or 12 packets Equal sweetener
  • 2 cups frozen unsweetened whole strawberries
  • 1 cup frozen unsweetened red raspberries

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine yogurt, banana, and Equal together and blend until smooth.
  2. Add strawberries and blend until smooth.
  3. Add raspberries and blend again until smooth.
  4. Poor […]
Apr 25, 2009

Baked Ricotta Custard

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:26:00-05:00Updated: April 25th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 (8oz) packages of cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetner, Granular
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • Optional Garnish: Mint leaves and fresh rasberries

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 250°F
  • Beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electrix mixer until creamy.
  • Add ricotta cheese and beat until blended.
  • Gradulally add […]
Apr 15, 2009

Baked Cinnamon Applesauce

By ADW|2024-04-19T13:20:51-04:00Updated: April 15th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, quartered
  • 3 pounds Royal Gala or Braeburn apples, peeled, cored, quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cups Equal Spoonful or 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Grate peel […]
Apr 12, 2009

Apricot-Almond Coffee Ring

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:12-05:00Updated: April 12th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried apricots, sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 1/2 tsp Equal for Recipes (12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful)
  • 1/8 tsp ground mace (or nutmeg)
  • 1 16oz loaf frozen Italian bread dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 1 tsp Equal for Recipes (3 packets Equal sweetener or 2 tbsp Equal Spoonful)

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven […]
Apr 5, 2009

Apricot Walnut Swirl Coffee Cake

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:16-05:00Updated: April 5th, 2009|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apricot Mix Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar-free apricot preserves or apricot spreadable fruit
  • 3/4 cup Equal Spoonful or 12 packets of Equal sweetener
  • 4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Apricot Mix Directions:

  1. Mix apricot preserves with Equal, cinnamon and nuts in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside.

Coffee Cake Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups reduced-fat baking mix (Bisquick)
  • 2 cups Equal Spoonful or 48 packets Equal […]
Mar 25, 2009

Apple Dessert Pizza

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:30:22-05:00Updated: March 25th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 of a 15oz unbaked pie crust package, refrigerated
  • 1/2 cup toasted, sliced almonds
  • 1 8oz package light cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened
  • 3 tbsp apple juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 3 packets Equal sweetener or 1 tsp Equal for Recipes
  • 4 medium tart apples, cored, peeled and sliced (3 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/4 tsp ground […]
Mar 20, 2009

Banana and Pineapple Yogurt Shake

By ADW|2017-01-06T10:29:35-05:00Updated: March 20th, 2009|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana, peeled, sliced and frozen in a freezer bag
  • 8oz plain nonfat yogurt
  • 8oz can of crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 packets Equal sweetener or 3/4 tsp Equal for Recipes
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions

  1. In a blender container, combine all ingredients except ice and blend until smooth.
  2. With the blender still running, add the ice cubes one at a […]
Mar 20, 2009

Tasty Apple Crisp

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:40:00-05:00Updated: March 20th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

Apple Crisp

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup apple juice
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal for recipes or 12 packets Equal sweetener or 1/2 cup Equal Spoonful
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 4 cups sliced peeled apples

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C)
  2. Combine apple juice, Equal, cornstarch, lemon peel and apples in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until […]
Mar 15, 2009

Baked Vanilla Custard

By ADW|2017-01-06T11:39:58-05:00Updated: March 15th, 2009|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 quart 2% milk
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsps Equal Spoonful (or 27 packets of Equal sweetener)
  • 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Sliced fresh fruit (optional)
  • Fresh mint (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 325°F.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat milk until it is boiling.
  3. Remove milk from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Beat eggs, Equal, vanilla and […]
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