March 2008
5 posts
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Spring 5: Fruity...
This is a quick and easy diabetic dessert recipe which is fruity and refreshing, just right for late Spring (or even Summer).
Fruity frozen yoghurt
1 serving ½ cup (8 fl oz, 250ml) fruit flavor frozen yogurt
1 slice cantaloupe melon (one eighth of the whole)
10 grapes
Using a melon baller, scoop the cantaloupe flesh into balls and place on a serving dish.
Use the melon baller to scoop the...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Spring 4: Fruit...
I always feel fruity in Spring - no, I mean I always fancy a bit of fruit - that doesn’t sound right either. Oh well, anyway, here’s a diabetic dessert recipe for some really nice fruity parfaits to get you going this Spring.
Fruit Parfait 6 servings
½ cup strawberries, sliced
½ cup blueberries
¾ cup boiling water
1 package sugar-free low-calorie Jello any flavor (4-serving size)...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Spring 3: Island...
This is great diabetic dessert recipe for Spring which is very quick and easy to put together. It should be prepared a couple of hours before you intend serving it, so that it has time to chill in the fridge.
Island Delight Fruit Layer 12 servings
4 cups angel food cake
1½ cups (12 fl oz, 375ml) Amaretto-flavored coffee creamer
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or 8 packets Equal sweetener
1 ripe...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Spring 2: Crème à...
This is the second of a series of diabetic dessert recipes for Spring, a deliciously light combination. Best made the day before you want to eat it, as it can take some time for the custard to cool and set sufficiently - up to 6 hours - although you can speed things up a bit by putting it in the freezer for about 20 minutes once it is cool.
Crème à l’Orange 6 Servings
1 quart (32 fl oz)...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Spring 1: Apple...
If you grow apples, you can use up what’s left of the Winter store for this, as the apples don’t need to be new. Alternatively, you can buy a bag of good apples - I recommend Cox’s if you can’t get cookers - from your local store.
Apple Crunch 6 Servings
2 slices dry bread
1 tblsp diet margarine
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp allspice or mixed spice
3 cup apples, cored and...
February 2008
5 posts
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Cold Days 4: Pear...
Here is the latest of a selection of diabetic dessert recipes for Winter.
Pear Crisp
6 servings Topping
¼ cup granular Splenda
3 Graham crackers
¼ cup Light Butter
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tblsp flour Filling
3 cups peeled and sliced Bartlett pears
2 tblsp flour
¼ cup granular Splenda
1 tblsp lemon juice
3 tblsp water
½ tsp cinnamon
Preheat oven to 175ºC, 350ºF. Spray an 8x8 inch...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes to take out 3: Date...
This is the third of a selection of diabetic dessert recipes to carry out for lunch or whenever you wish to eat away from home.
Date Tapioca
4 servings
1 egg
2 cup skimmed milk
3 tbsp tapioca
a dash (small pinch) of salt
12 dates, quartered
¾tsp vanilla
Separate the egg and beat egg white until stiff and set aside.
Beat egg yolk, then mix with milk, tapioca and salt in saucepan. Bring...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes to take out 2: Carrot...
This is the second in a series of diabetic dessert recipes you can take with you for lunch or on a picnic. You may prefer to use the frosting as a filling, so that it doesn’t all get left on the wrapping.
Carrot cake
12 Servings ¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes to take out 1: Banana...
Most of us don’t eat at home for every meal, so this is the first of a selection of diabetic dessert recipes to take with you to work, or wherever you happen to be going.
Banana Loaf
14 servings 1½ cup wholewheat flour
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tsps baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
3 small mashed bananas
3 tblsp vegetable oil
2 tblsp runny (liquid) honey
...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Cold Puddings 3:...
This is the last of three diabetic dessert recipes to eat cold. It’s definitely a bit naughty - but it’s also more than a bit nice.
Raspberry Chiffon Pie
8 servings Pastry to line a 9 inch pie dish
2 cups (16 fl oz, 500ml) heavy (double) cream
6 oz (175g) cream cheese, softened
2 tsp vanilla extract
10 oz (300g) raspberry fruit spread
A rew raspberries and/or fresh mint leaves...
January 2008
17 posts
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Cold Puddings 2: Dark...
Here’s the second of three diabetic dessert recipes for eating cold. This sticky and tasty treat is just as nice - perhaps nicer - served warm.
Dark Fudge Pudding
6 servings ½ cup granulated sugar replacement
3 tblsp all-purpose flour
1 tblsp granulated fructose
a dash (small pinch) of salt
1½ cup skimmed milk
1 oz unsweetened cooking chocolate
1 medium egg
1 tblsp margarine
1 tsp...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Cold Puddings 1:...
Though to my mind, the weather’s right for something warming, many people prefer cold dessert recipes whatever the weather, so here’s the first of three diabetic dessert recipes for cold puddings.
Chocolate Mocha Pudding
8 servings 1½ oz unsweetened chocolate
2½ cups skim milk
½ cup boiling water
2 tsp good quality instant coffee
¼ cup cornstarch or arrowroot
¾ cup sugar
1/8...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Hot Puddings 3: Baked...
This is the third of three hot diabetic dessert recipes, and one of my favourites. You can eat this cold, as well, but you miss out on the heavenly fragrance, which definitely adds to the whole eating experience.
Baked Egg Custard
4 servings 2½ cup low fat milk
¼ tsp salt
3 eggs
3 tblsp sugar replacement
a very little grated nutmeg
Pre-heat oven to (350ºF) 170ºC.
Beat eggs lightly in a...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Hot Puddings 2: Lemon...
This is the second of three diabetic dessert recipes for hot puddings. Of course, you can eat this just as well warm or cold. Any which way, lemon meringue pie is yummy.
Lemon Meringue Pie
8 servings Enough pastry for a 9” deep pie tin Filling:
2¼ cups water
½ cup lemon juice
10¾ tsp Equal for Recipes
or 36 packets Equal sweetener
or 1½ cups Equal Spoonful
1/3 cup cornstarch plus
2...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Hot Puddings 1:...
This is a slightly adapted recipe from my childhood. It’s great comfort food, as well as a delicious dessert. As I live alone, I sometimes make one, and eat it over a few days, storing it in the fridge and warming a portion up in the microwave when I want to eat it. I generally use less sugar, but most people have a sweeter tooth than I.
Traditional Old-English Rice Pudding
8 servings 3...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Chocoholics 3:...
This is the third of three diabetic dessert recipes for all you chocoholics out there. This one tastes much naughtier than it really is.
Chocolate Whipped Cream Pie
6 Servings
Crust:
2 tbsp butter melted
30 vanilla wafers 1¾ inches in diameter
¼ tsp pure vanilla extract Filling:
1½ ounces sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups skimmed milk
1½ cups frozen whipped topping
Grease...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Chocoholics 2: Mint...
This is the second of three diabetic dessert recipes for chocoholics. It’s a minty chocolate treat which will do just as well on its own (perhaps better - I always find cheesecake is too filling for dessert). If you prefer not to use alcohol, replace the Schnapps with ¼ cup water and 1 tsp peppermint extract.
Mint Choc Cheesecake
12 Servings
1¼ cups graham cracker or digestive biscuit...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Chocoholics 1:...
(Also see: Chocolate Ice Cream)
I know diabetic dessert recipes with chocolate are top of the list for most people (I must have a ‘chocolate gene’ missing or something, because I prefer coffee myself). This is the first of three dessert recipes suitable for diabetics, with chocolate as the main ingredient.
Chocolate Banana Mousse
8 servings
1 ounce (30g) unsweetened chocolate
1...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Summertime 3:...
This is the last of three diabetic dessert recipes for all of you lucky people in Australia who are braving the summer heat. I’m looking forward to my time, don’t you worry!
Tropical Freeze
15 Servings
2 cup ripe bananas, mashed
8 oz (1 can) crushed water-packed pineapple, drained
2 cup unsweetened orange juice
2 tblsp lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in the blender and...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Summertime 2:...
Here’s the second of three diabetic dessert recipes to keep you cool when the weather gets hot. Me, I’m huddled up indoors in the winter weather, dreaming of summer.
Chocolate Ice Cream
14 Servings
2 envelopes plain (unflavored) gelatin
4 cups light cream or half and half or milk
3 large beaten eggs or ¾ cup frozen egg substitute, thawed
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
a little...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes for Summertime 1: Fresh...
It’s summertime in Australia, but I’m in Bonny Scotland, dreaming of warmer days. For those of you Down Under, here is the first of three diabetic dessert recipes just right for keeping you cool.
Fresh Fruit Salad
8 Servings
300g (12 oz) melon or grapes, seeds removed
200g (8 oz) fresh pineapple
200g (8 oz) apricots or kiwi fruit
100g (4 oz) mandarin segments or strawberries
200 ml (8 fl...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes with Bananas 3: Bananes...
This is the third of three diabetic dessert recipes containing bananas for an extra potassium boost, which helps with low sodium diets. This one also gives you the chance to show off and your spouse the excuse to say “Not flaming bananas again!” (This is a British joke)
Bananes Flambés
6 Servings
6 small ripe bananas
2 tblsp low-calorie margarine
1 tblsp brown sugar
½ tsp...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes with Bananas 2: Bavarian...
This is the second of three diabetic dessert recipes containing bananas. Bananas help to offset sodium in the body, because they contain more than twice as much potassium as sodium.
Bavarian Banana Whip
4 Servings
2 packages plain (unflavored) gelatin
½ cup boiling water
2 cups evaporated skimmed milk
2 medium bananas - make sure they are ripe
Sweetener equal to 4 tsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla...
Diabetic Dessert Recipes with Bananas 1: Banana...
Here are some diabetic dessert recipes using bananas for you. Bananas are great for anyone on a low sodium diet, because they contain at least 350mg of potassium each, and only 140mg of sodium. Excluding sodium improves the ratio between potassium and sodium in the body, and eating bananas gives a welcome boost to potassium levels as well.
Banana Split
4 servings
1 4-serving pack...
Easy Bake Diabetic Dessert Recipes 3: Fruit...
This is the third of three easy diabetic dessert recipes which can be cooked in the oven while the rest of the meal is being prepared.
Fruit compôte6 Servings 1 cup diced apples 1 cup diced pears ½ cup diced dried apricots ½ cup raisins or sultanas 1/3 cup brandy or red grape juice 2 tblsp fresh lemon juice 2 tsp honey ½ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg Preheat the oven to 170ºC 350ºF. Combine...
Easy Bake Diabetic Dessert Recipes 2: Baked pears
This is the second of three easy diabetic dessert recipes which can be cooked in the oven while the rest of the meal is being prepared.
Baked pears2 Servings 1 large pear, peeled, halved and cored 2 tblsp chopped mixed dried fruit ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp brandy (optional) ¼ cup (60 ml, 2 fl oz) unsweetened apple juice Preheat the oven to 170ºC 350ºF. Spray a small baking dish with...
Easy Bake Diabetic Dessert Recipes 1: Baked apples
Here is the first of three easy diabetic dessert recipes which can be cooked in the oven while the rest of the meal is being prepared.
Baked apples 1 cooking apple (Bramleys are best) per person For each apple: 2 tblsp unsweetened orange juice or apple juice 2 tblsp raisins or sultanas a pinch of ground cinnamon a pinch of grated nutmeg (optional) Core and peel each apple. Place the apples in...