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Dark Chocolate Brownie Bites
Attention chocolate lovers: You must try these dark chocolate brownie bites! Both the batter and chocolate sauce are made with unsweetened cocoa powder and 100% natural Splenda ® Stevia Sweetener, giving these brownie bites a rich, delicious flavor. And they are packed with nutrition too! These brownie bites contain avocado and walnuts, which are both heart-healthy fats.
Cool Weather Cobbler
"This is my take on a classic apple crumble," says cookbook author and nutrition expert, Katie Cavuto. "But I wanted to pay homage to the natural sweetness of the fruit instead of lobbing on the sugar. Arrowroot powder thickens this whole-fruit filling and fresh ginger, cinnamon, and orange zest lend robust flavors to this treat. And the topping adds more than just crunch; with oats, whole-wheat flour, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and maple syrup, it’s a tasty way to get your nutrients."
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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Yogurt Parfait
If you’re a fan of chocolate and peanut butter, you’ll love this chocolate peanut butter cup yogurt parfait as a complete breakfast meal. The deliciously crunchy chocolate granola is sweetened with zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener, and the yogurt is sweetened with Splenda® Stevia Liquid Sweetener, which means you can enjoy this yogurt parfait with no added sugars!
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.
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?
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.