Cucumber Onion Salad is a refreshing variation from the classic tossed salad. Crisp fresh cucumbers are tossed with sweet onion and lightly coated with a delicious sweet-tart vinaigrette made with Splenda® Granulated Sweetener instead of sugar. Enjoy this low carbohydrate, low calorie dish with a main entrée or as a healthy snack.
Asparagus is one of the first green veggies to start popping up in early spring. Here is a simple recipe that lets those spears shine! They’re seasoned with pepper and lemon zest, then finished with fresh lemon juice and a dusting of parmesan
Frozen bananas are the surprising base for this creamy, soft-serve "ice cream." It's dairy-free and vegan, low in saturated fat, made with no added sugars, and still totally delicious! Perfect for when you are craving dessert. You could use fresh or frozen strawberries. If using frozen, let them thaw first.
Roasting veggies brings out their sweetness as they develop a caramelized coating. Try roasting any of your favorite vegetables and experiment with different herbs for variety. To save time when cooking with butternut squash, buy prepackaged squash and cut down larger chunks. Find this recipe and more in The Diabetes Superfoods Cookbook and Meal Planner. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
Get creative during your DIY pizza night with this “nuts for pine nuts” pizza! Between a crispy cauliflower crust, a zesty hummus base, and a medley of veggies and roasted pine nuts, you’ll have a pizza that’s slightly sweet, perfectly savory, and worth going NUTS for!
A honey mustard with no honey—how can it be? Splenda Monk Fruit Sweetener is how! This 100% natural zero-calorie sweetener provides the sweet taste to this dressing without the added sugars. The base ingredients of this dressing are high-protein Greek yogurt and heart healthy extra-virgin olive oil. Drizzle it on your salad or use it as a dipping sauce for your chicken or other favorite foods!
There’s nothing like a cold, refreshing glass of sweet tea on a hot summer day. The “sweet” in this southern sweet tea comes completely from zero-calorie Splenda® Stevia Sweetener packets. And it takes hardly any time to make! For an extra touch, garnish your tea with mint sprigs and lemon slices.
Who doesn’t get tempted to eat cookie dough every now and then? These delicious cookie dough truffles will surely satisfy that craving. Unlike traditional cookie dough, these truffles contain no added sugars because they are sweetened with zero calorie Splenda ® Granulated Sweetener. And they are made with chickpeas, a heart-healthy, plant-based protein!
Discover a delicious diabetes-friendly plum salad recipe featuring the perfect blend of sweet plums, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy walnuts. This balanced and nutritious salad is a delightful choice for managing your health while savoring bold flavors. Try our easy recipe today!
Take advantage of seasonal fresh berries in the spring and summer! You could make this parfait with a variety of berries like raspberries, blackberries and strawberries as well. You could also use frozen berries or other fruit.
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