Diabetes-Friendly Recipes

Aug 17, 2017

Homemade Sugar-Free Chocolate Ice Cream

By ADW|2017-08-17T10:55:11-04:00Updated: August 17th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 4 cups light cream or half and half or milk
  • 3 large beaten eggs or 3/4 cup frozen egg substitute, thawed
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 24 packets Equal® sweetener or 7 1/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes
  • 1 Ice cream Maker.

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan combine the gelatin and 2 cups of […]
Aug 17, 2017

Chocolate Frozen Treat

By ADW|2017-08-17T09:17:02-04:00Updated: August 17th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

To make this into a Mocha Frozen Treat: Add 1 tbsp instant coffee crystals to equal before adding the milk.

Ingredients

  • 10 3/4 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes (36 packets Equal® sweetener or 1½ cups Equal® Spoonful™)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp European or Dutch-process cocoa
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1 cup real liquid egg product
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

    Aug 17, 2017

    Chocolate Fondue

    By ADW|2017-08-17T09:02:25-04:00Updated: August 17th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Dips & Spreads|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 8 oz package unsweetened baking chocolate
    • 1 cup skim milk
    • 14 1/2teaspoons Equal® for Recipes (48 packets Equal® sweetener or 2 cups Equal® Spoonful™)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon rum extract
    • Dippers (apples, pears, banana pieces, orange segments, strawberries, or pretzels)

    Directions

    1. Cut squares of chocolate into pieces
    2. Heat chocolate and milk in medium saucepan over medium-low to low […]
    Aug 16, 2017

    Chocolate Coconut Bonbons

    By ADW|2017-08-16T15:47:42-04:00Updated: August 16th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup fat-free cream cheese, softened
    • 1 1/2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
    • 1 cup fat free sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 cups flaked coconut
    • 2 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
    • 9 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate

    Directions

    1. In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, SPLENDA® Granulated Sweetener, and sweetened condensed milk.
    2. Mix in the coconut and rice cereal to form a […]
    Sep 26, 2016

    A Perfect Indian Summer BBQ

    By ADW|2023-09-25T10:50:35-04:00Updated: September 26th, 2016|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit, Poultry, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

    As the warm days of summer slip away, there are fewer opportunities for outdoor meals and barbecues. The final beautiful days of the season are often referred to as Indian summer. Discover a perfect Indian summer meal that celebrates the essence of the season and stays within the parameters of a diabetes-friendly diet. […]

    Jul 20, 2016

    Simple Strawberry Smoothie

    By ADW|2017-01-06T10:14:08-05:00Updated: July 20th, 2016|Beverages, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups frozen, unsweetened strawberries, whole
    • 1 cup plain fat-free greek yogurt
    • 1/2 cup lite cranberry juice
    • 1/4 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

    Directions

    1. In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, yogurt, cranberry juice and splenda and blend until smooth.
    2. Poor smoothie in 3 glasses and serve immediately

    Food Exchanges: 1 Fruit

    […]
    Nov 19, 2014

    4 Delicious Diabetic Friendly Holiday Season Recipes – Appetizer to Dessert

    By ADW|2023-09-29T08:55:46-04:00Updated: November 19th, 2014|Desserts, Diabetes Management, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables|0 Comments

    There seems to be endless food temptations during the holiday season when you have diabetes. Learn how to make a few healthy dishes that are sure to please you and everyone else at the party. Consider these 4 delicious holiday season recipes, from appetizer to dessert for your upcoming gatherings and events.


    An awesome appetizer prepares […]

    Nov 3, 2014

    Casseroles to Bring to Thanksgiving

    By ADW|2017-05-05T13:41:30-04:00Updated: November 3rd, 2014|Desserts, Diabetes Management, Side Dishes, Vegetables|0 Comments

    Thanksgiving can be a challenging holiday when you have diabetes. Bringing your own diabetes-friendly casseroles to dinner is a way to ensure you have something good to eat. Guests are unlikely to know these delicious recipes are suitable for people with diabetes! They are also quick and easy so you don’t have to be a chef […]

    Nov 23, 2012

    Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

    By ADW|2017-08-16T15:39:44-04:00Updated: November 23rd, 2012|Breads & Muffins, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Two favorite flavors – pumpkin and chocolate are combined in these easy to prepare muffins. Applesauce is used to replace part of the fat and Equal is used in place of sugar, so you can enjoy this recipe without guilt!

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup canned pumpkin
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 1 tablespoon molasses
    • 1 cup all-purpose […]
    Nov 19, 2012

    Chocolate Expresso Cake

    By ADW|2017-08-16T15:31:48-04:00Updated: November 19th, 2012|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

    Chocolate Expresso Cake:

    Ingredients

    • 6 tbsp margarine
    • 10 3/4 tsp Equal for Recipes or 36 packets Equal sweetener or 1 1/2 cups Equal Spoonful
    • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
    • 1/3 cup skim milk
    • 1/3 cup apricot preserves with NutraSweet brand sweetener or apricot spreadable fruit
    • 3 large egg whites
    • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp instant expresso coffee crystals
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 1 large […]
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