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Gluten-Free Mini Eggnog Cupcakes
Ring in the holiday season with these light and sweet mini eggnog cupcakes! While “mini” is in the name, the flavor of these cupcakes is big. Eggnog, cinnamon, nutmeg, and zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener will make your tastebuds merry and they’re only 80 calories! If you can’t get a hold of eggnog, any milk may be used—they will still have plenty of eggnog flavor from the eggs and spices.
California Date and Nut Bars
These bars are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Chock full of nutrient-dense ingredients like California Dates, oats, and chia seeds, they are sure to be a crowd pleaser. And better yet, the bars can be individually wrapped, stacked in an airtight container, and placed in the freezer for up to six months. Just remove each bar and allow to thaw at room temperature before eating.
Holiday Pumpkin Pie With Maple-Ginger Crust
Pumpkin pie is typically lower in sugar and fat than the other holiday favorite, pecan pie. Plus it gets a nutritional boost from pumpkin puree which is rich in vitamin A. For this diabetes-friendly version, we reduce the sugar by using a Splenda sugar blend in the filling. The low-fat crust is seasoned with a hint of crystallized ginger and maple syrup for an extra-special flavor boost.
Spiced Dutch Baby with Pumpkin Butter
The batter for this large, crepe-like pancake comes together in just about five minutes. Simmer pumpkin butter on the stove while the pancake cooks, filling the kitchen with the sweet, spicy aroma of fall. Serve the Dutch baby tableside, cutting wedges right out of the cast iron and topping them with warm pumpkin butter, walnuts, and a fine dusting of powdered sugar. This cooking class is brought to you by SweetLeaf and powered by Homemade.
5 Creative Tips for Making No-Sugar-Added Treats
Got a sweet tooth—or a semi-sweet one? You’re not alone. American adults consume an average of 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily. That’s 129 cups (or nearly 60 pounds) of added sugar every year! The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020–2025 recommends Americans two years and older keep their intake of added sugar to less than 10% of total daily calories. That’s about 12 teaspoons of added sugar and nearly 200 extra calories for a 2,000-calorie eating plan.
Moove Over Cow's Milk
On a trip to your grocery store’s dairy section, you’ll find plenty of plant-based “milks” on shelves alongside traditional cow’s milk—from soy, almond, and cashew to hemp, rice, pea, and oat milks. You may be wondering, are there nutritional benefits to these plant-based milks, especially if you are a person with diabetes?
10 Delicious Fruit Recipes
As the end of summer approaches, most fruit varieties reach their peak. This means that prices at the grocery store or farmers market go down, while the fresh flavor goes up. There’s not a better time to stock up and take advantage of recipes that lean on fruit to add complex flavors or a touch of sweetness. And while it’s always wise to keep an eye on the carb content, the fiber- and vitamin-rich profile of most fruits mean you can indulge a little while keeping carb counts diabetes friendly.
6 Diabetes-Friendly Fruits to Enjoy This Spring
Fruit—it’s known as nature’s “candy.” That may be one reason why some people with diabetes are unsure how or whether to eat fruit. Luckily, fruit fits and should be part of your diabetes-friendly eating plan.
Keeping Culture Alive and Managing Diabetes
Diabetes management is more than just counting carbohydrates (carbs) and monitoring blood glucose (blood sugar) levels, it’s also making healthy decisions that fit your culture and traditions. Many cultural foods, such as tacos, pastas, stir-fries, and regional desserts, go beyond the food itself. They are often the focus when you celebrate holidays, birthdays, accomplishments, and so much more with friends and family. However, these cultural foods may not always be the best choice if you are managing diabetes because of their carb, salt, fat, and sugar content. But with a few tweaks that can
6 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Holiday with Diabetes
The holidays are a wonderful time of year where you get to spend time catching up with family and friends. It’s also a time where there is a lot of focus on food, which can be hard if you have diabetes. With some planning and prep, you can still enjoy holiday traditions and food favorites while still managing your blood glucose (blood sugar). Read on for tips to help you prep for a happy, healthy holiday season.