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Toppingfrmbottom -> This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 8:18:23 PM)

If you don't like the idea of using sugar, you can certainly try the artificial sweetener of your choice.

1 pint fresh blueberries, washed and dried
1 pint fresh blackberries, washed and dried
1 pint fresh raspberries, washed and dried
3 tablespoons sugar
1 vanilla bean, seeds halved and seeds removed

8 oz whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons sugar

Heat your oven to 450 F. Place the berries on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the sugar and vanilla bean seeds. Toss to combine. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

For the whipped cream, put the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer with the whisk attachment. When the cream starts to thicken, add the sugar and the vanilla. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Serve with the berries.

Servings: 6

Amount per Serving

Calories: 213
Carbohydrates: 24g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugars: 14g
Fat: 12g
Saturated: 7g
Trans: 0g
Sodium: 15mg

Protein: 3g



OsideGirl -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 8:26:29 PM)

For a splurge, sure. Although, vanilla beans are expensive. Berries are better than other fruits as far as carbs and glycemic index. The heavier the dairy, the lower the carbs, so heavy cream would have the least.


I would consider 24 grams of carbs, high for one item, but subsistuting something like Splenda would lower that greatly.

You might want to consider egg custards. It's basically heavy cream cooked with egg, using Splenda to sweeten to make a pudding like dessert. You can add chocolate or fruit for a very yummy dessert. A little goes a very long way.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 9:51:21 PM)

I consider it really high too. Plus for a snack or a treat I was told 15 and under carbs,and less than 10 g sug.



DomMeinCT -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 9:56:37 PM)

If cutting the sugar down would get it down to 18 carbs, it would be great, but it's kind of high for a snack. You could substitute the vanilla bean and use high quality vanilla extract. Berries not in season would also be quite expensive.



Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 10:08:14 PM)

Frozen would have to do I suppose.



ChatteParfaitt -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 10:31:54 PM)

Good quality frozen berries work just fine, plus you don't have to toss them out if you don't use them before they go bad.

I use truvia instead of sugar. There is a special kind of truvia just for baking that works well.

Yeah, vanilla beans are pricey, I use real vanilla extract.

Instead of heavy whipping cream, use yogurt. High fat dairy products are not good for you.

It was taste different, but it's so much better for you.

Look for lowfat Greek yogurt (it has far more protein). I buy the plain, but if you will only use it for desserts, get the vanilla.

You're not going to be able to whip the yogurt, just blend it in.



littlewonder -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/15/2013 10:54:36 PM)

kinda like a parfait. If you like granola, you could sprinkle some on top. Not sure if that's ok for diabetics. I love making parfaits for breakfast with berries, skir (Icelandic yogurt. Thicker than most yogurts) and a handful of granola. If you do buy granola, find some in health food stores that doesn't have all the sugar and crap in it. Just go as natural as possible.



Level -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 3:54:50 AM)

Try to find a replacement for the sugar; and as Oside said, berries are the best choice in terms of carb content, but you should still check your blood sugar an hour or two after eating this, see how it affects you.



DarkSteven -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 5:44:42 AM)

What the heck?

Just try the fruit alone, no need for the other stuff. Even the fruit itself is dangerous for a diabetic.



Level -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 5:50:12 AM)

Yeah, fruit is pretty sugary.



ShaharThorne -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 6:17:08 AM)

Dang it, DS and Level...you beat me to the punch.

Splenda is formulated for cooking. I am not sure about stevia. It sounds like you get enough sugars from the fruit itself so no sweetners may be needed.



ChatteParfaitt -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:06:46 AM)

The berries have plenty of sugar, but they can be somewhat sour as well and if you are substituting yogurt (and you should) I think someone not used to eating this way will need a sugar substitute as well.

That with the berries and the yogurt will fool your body into thinking it's getting a rich, sweet, creamy dessert.




lmpishlilhellcat -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:18:55 AM)

I love vanilla greek yogurt and cut up apples or strawberries. It just enough to make me think I'm getting something sweet. I found this greek vanilla & coconut yogurt and it's delicious and I don't even like coconut.



tj444 -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:25:20 AM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: littlewonder

kinda like a parfait. If you like granola, you could sprinkle some on top. Not sure if that's ok for diabetics. I love making parfaits for breakfast with berries, skir (Icelandic yogurt. Thicker than most yogurts) and a handful of granola. If you do buy granola, find some in health food stores that doesn't have all the sugar and crap in it. Just go as natural as possible.


Its not supposed to be too hard to make yer own yogurt.. I want to buy a yogurt maker on ebay and try making my own soygurt with soy milk (cuz I dont do dairy).. I know there are instructions online on how to do that with a slow cooker instead too, for those inclined.. If you want thick "greek" type yogurt then you just use layered cheesecloth to drain it overnight or for a few hours.. I also want to try adding fruit.. although I suppose you could cheat and add a bit of fruit-only-jam.. ohhhhh,.. and try making my own frozen soygurt pops or soy ice "cream".. mmmmm.. [:)]



ChatteParfaitt -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:32:13 AM)

I like the greek vanilla yogurt with frozen mango....toss it in the blender and make a quick smoothie. Strawberries work well too.



ChatteParfaitt -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:33:20 AM)

I've never made my own yogurt, you need a 'real' yogurt culture to do that.

I'm sure a net search will find you some.



LaTigresse -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:35:24 AM)

It is easier to just buy a high quality yogurt that has active cultures in it, and use some to start a new batch.



tj444 -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:43:46 AM)


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ORIGINAL: LaTigresse

It is easier to just buy a high quality yogurt that has active cultures in it, and use some to start a new batch.

yes, if you are into dairy.. its harder to find pure unsugared soygurt tho.. I will have to scour Whole Foods to see what they have at their stores here.. but yes, the cultures can be bought online or at a good health food store.. Once you have it, you just use a bit of yogurt/soygurt from your last batch.. unless you have eaten it all.. [:D]

Gawd.. I have been soygurtless for way too long now!.. [:o]



ChatteParfaitt -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:45:31 AM)

You know, that's what I've heard. I've also heard that using commercially prepared yogurt as your starter will not result in 'good' yogurt -- that is very active yogurt.

Do you make your own?

What is the procedure?

Sorry TFTB -- thread drift.



Level -> RE: This recipe sounds good, but I don't know if it's a sound one for diabetics (2/16/2013 7:47:31 AM)

Chatte, I gotta disagree about high fat dairy being bad.




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