Diabetes-Friendly Dessert Recipes

Aug 29, 2017

Frozen Fruit Cups

By ADW|2017-08-29T14:45:29-04:00Updated: August 29th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Fruit|0 Comments

If made in a 10 x 6-inch baking dish, cut into squares and serve on lettuce-lined plates as a salad, or on plates with a pureed strawberry or raspberry sauce for dessert. The fruit mixture can be spooned into hollowed-out orange halves and frozen. Cut thin slice from bottom of orange halves so they will stand; […]

Aug 25, 2017

French Vanilla Freeze

By ADW|2017-08-25T11:10:07-04:00Updated: August 25th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 10 3/4 tsp Equal® for Recipes (36 packets Equal® sweetener or 1 1/2 cups Equal® Spoonful™)
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 piece vanilla bean (2-inches)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 2 tbsp margarine
  • 1 cup real liquid egg product
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Ice cream maker

Directions

  1. Combine Equal®, cornstarch, vanilla bean and salt in medium saucepan; stir in milk and margarine.
  2. Heat to […]
Aug 24, 2017

Flan With Orange Sauce

By ADW|2017-08-24T16:14:30-04:00Updated: August 24th, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Flan Ingredients

  • 1 quart skim milk
  • 5 large eggs
  • 5 tsp Equal® for Recipes or 16 packets Equal® sweetener or 2/3 cup Equal® Spoonful™
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Orange Sauce (recipe follows)
  • 1 cup fresh orange segments or canned drained Mandarin orange segments
  • Mint sprigs

Flan Directions

  1. Preheat oven at 325 °F.
  2. Heat milk just to simmering in medium saucepan. Beat eggs until foamy in […]
Aug 23, 2017

Easy Pear Crisp

By ADW|2017-08-23T14:24:47-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Pear Crisp Topping Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 3 Graham Crackers
  • 1/4 cup Light Butter
  • 1 tsp. Cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour

Pear Crisp Filling Ingredients

  • 3 cups Peeled and Sliced Bartlett Pears
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 1/4 cup SPLEND® Granular
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 3 Tbsp. Water
  • 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Spray an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  3. Place all topping ingredients in the […]
Aug 23, 2017

Easy Holiday Eggnog

By ADW|2017-08-23T14:03:43-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Beverages, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

Egg Nog

  • 1 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup Equal® Spoonful (or 12 packets of Equal sweetener)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 quart 2% milk
  • 1 cup frozen light whipped topping, thawed
  • Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk together egg substitute, Equal and extracts. Stir in milk. Whisk in whipped topping until […]
Aug 23, 2017

Dried Cherry and Almond Scones

By ADW|2017-08-23T13:41:03-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray […]
Aug 23, 2017

Date-Nut Twist

By ADW|2017-08-23T11:59:51-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes or 12 packets Equal® sweetener
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1 (16-ounce) loaf frozen Italian bread dough, thawed
  • 1 large egg white
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon Equal® for Recipes or 3 packets Equal® sweetener

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C)
  2. Combine dates, 1/4 […]
Aug 23, 2017

Creamy Tapioca Pudding

By ADW|2017-08-23T10:35:04-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups skim milk
  • 3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons Equal® for Recipes or 12 packets Equal® sweetener or ½ cup Equal® Spoonful™
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon and nutmeg

Directions

  1. Combine milk, tapioca, egg and salt in medium saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling.
  3. Remove from heat […]
Aug 23, 2017

Creamy Rice Pudding

By ADW|2017-08-23T10:22:50-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Desserts, Diabetes Recipes, Rice|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
  • 1 cup converted rice (Not instant rice)
  • 4 cups fat-free milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Equal® Spoonful (or 24 packets of Equal sweetener)
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • Ground cinnamon and nutmeg (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat water and cinnamon stick to boiling in large saucepan; stir in rice.
  2. Reduce […]
Aug 23, 2017

Cranberry Walnut Muffins

By ADW|2017-08-23T09:27:55-04:00Updated: August 23rd, 2017|Breads & Muffins, Breakfast, Desserts, Diabetes Recipes|0 Comments

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened orange juice
  • 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon reduced calorie margarine
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

Directions

  1. Preheat Oven to 375 °F.
  2. Spray 8 cups of […]
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