5 Dessert Recipes for Diabetec
Diabetes is a chronic disease that has been affecting a lot of people in the world. People who are diabetic are characterized by variations of sugar levels in the body. The body’s immune system might turn against the cells that generate insulin in the body (Level 1 diabetes) or the cells might be unable to react with insulin hence making the amount of insulin lower (Level 2 diabetes). The main cause of diabetes is the inability of insulin hormone to break down glucose into energy during digestion. The reason could be due to lack of insulin or wrong type of insulin is produced by the body.
The only way to avoid, control, or to live with diabetes is to switch to a healthy diet and exercise every day and not forgetting to have blood tests that will make sure you have balanced sugar levels at all times. You also need to avoid getting overweight at all costs. Eating a balanced diet is very important. You might be wondering if you can have desserts? Yes, you can, so don’t freak out yet! You just need to choose among the best dessert recipes for diabetics which are already available there days.
5 BEST DESSERT RECIPES FOR DIABETICS
* SWIRLED CHOCOLATE BROWNIES WITH PEANUT BUTTER
This diabetic dessert will leave you licking your fingers and healthy as well because each serving contains a maximum of 150 calories. Peanut butter eliminates that craving that will make you want to eat foods that will make you overweight.
INGREDIENTS:
¼ cup of butter
¾ cup of sugar substitute blend
½ cup of refrigerated water
3 eggs beaten slightly
¼ cup of canola oil
Vanilla
1 ¼ cups of flour
1 tbs Baking powder
½ cup of natural cocoa powder
¼ cup natural chocolate bars
DIRECTIONS
* Preheat the fan under 350 degrees, then cement the pan with a foil up to the sides
* Melt the butter using a saucepan, whip in the sugar plus water. Whip in the egg, vanilla and oil until you obtain a uniform mixture. Mix a cup of flour and baking powder until completely stirred. Mix half-cup of peanut butter until they are combined in a bowl and set aside. Get another bowl and mix the remaining flour with cocoa powder, mix in the butter then the chocolate bars and pour the mixture into the pan.
* Start dropping the peanut butter on top of the chocolate butter in bits. Swirl the two mixtures together. Bake for 25 minutes. Allow it to cool then cut them into desired shapes.
* APRICOT- ALMOND BALLS
This recipe is a combination of dry cereals, and cut almonds will give you a crunchy delicious feeling. This desert is also easy to make as it requires no baking.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup c peanut butter
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
2 ½ tbsp. honey
1/4 teaspoon almond extracts
1 ½ cups rice and wheat flakes, crushed slightly
1/4 cup dried apricots
2 tbsp. Chopped toasted almonds
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
Shortening
DIRECTIONS
* Put peanut butter, vegetable oil, honey and almond extract in a pan and heat the mixture until they become smooth. Put in flakes, apricots and ginger while stirring. Scoop an ounce of the mixture and shape them into balls using your hands. Put the balls in a baking sheet until they become slightly dry.
* Mix chocolate with shortening in a saucepan and cook over low heat until they melt. Put the balls and drizzle in the melted chocolate and wait for about ten minutes before putting it in the
refrigerator.
* CHERRY FOOL
This diabetic dessert recipe is a mixture of cherries with natural yogurt create a desert that has low calories and fats. It is also simple to make.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon maize flour
13 ounces fresh black ripe cherries, pitted and halved
1/2 cup concentrated red wine or Punica granatum juice
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 8 – ounce bottle frozen light whipped dessert layer
Natural or low-fat Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla
DIRECTIONS
* In a saucepan, put maize flour, sugar, wine and stir. Cook under medium heat until the mixture boils. Add the halved cherries and cook for 4 more minutes. Put the mixture in a bowl and add lemon juice. Cover with the aluminum foil for like 2 ½ hours.
* Whisk the contents in the bowl while adding yogurt and vanilla in bits. Pour a cup of chilled berries into the mixture. Serve the mixture into dessert dishes and top them up with the cherry mixture, cover and refrigerate for a few hours then serve
* FRUITY APPLESAUCE POPSICLE
This is the simplest dessert to make requiring only two simple ingredients and two steps. The result will give you an ultimate satisfaction with a balanced amount carbohydrate, calories, and it is
free of harmful fats.
INGREDIENTS:
1 ounce jar of natural applesauce
2 ½ cups mixture of berries, and halved sweet cherries
DIRECTIONS
Put the applesauce and fresh berries into a large bowl and stir to make it uniform mixture. Pour into uniform popsicle molds or containers and cover them completely. Put it in the freezer for
overnight. Alternatively, you can pour the mixture into plastic cups, wrap each cup and put the Popsicle stick through the wrapper and put it in a freezer overnight.
* BLACKBERRY-BANANA LEMON TRIFLES
You don’t require much to prepare this yummy dessert. All you need is four ingredients, and you are good to make the tastiest low fat dessert.
INGREDIENTS:
A container of natural lemon sugar free pudding
1 banana, chopped
½ cup berries. This could be any type of berries, e.g. black
berries, blueberries, etc.
1 sachet of cookies, brushed slightly
DIRECTIONS:
Pour the lemon pudding into the desired number of glasses evenly. Add the chopped banana slices on top of the pudding equally. Do the same for half the berries and the cookies. Make a pattern by repeating the layers with the remaining pudding, then the remaining sliced bananas and finally the cookies.
BOTTOM LINE
These desert recipes are not only simple to make, but they will ensure that your guest or family enjoy a healthy, natural dessert that will guard them against the chances of getting diabetes. Those
already with diabetes will be comfortable eating these desserts too.