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Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
You can’t go wrong with a healthy snack that tastes like a dessert, which perfectly describes this chocolate chia seed pudding. And it’s so simple to make! Just mix the pudding ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate! Then top with raspberries, coconut flakes, and cocoa nibs. The chia seeds provide fiber, healthy fats, and high-quality protein. This pudding is sweetened with Splenda ® Monk Fruit Sweetener, which gives it great flavor with no added sugars!
Summer Fruit Smoothie
Take advantage of fresh summer fruit to whip up a refreshing smoothie! Or, use frozen fruit to enjoy summer flavors any time of year.
How to Turn Fruits into Dessert
One of the biggest misconceptions about living with diabetes is that you can’t have fruit . While people with diabetes of course have to monitor their glucose levels, fruits provide numerous health benefits such as: Providing vitamins and minerals, including potassium, vitamin C, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin E. Providing fiber, which helps slow digestion and contributes to lower glucose levels and improved cholesterol. Being naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. Providing antioxidants that may protect you against certain types of cancers, free radicals, and diseases. A diet rich in
Fresh Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
But if you’re someone who: Isn’t used to eating fresh produce on a regular basis Typically lets fresh produce goes to waste Finds them unaffordable and/or out of season Then you may want to go for frozen versions. Still, many wonder if frozen fruits and vegetables are just as nutritious as fresh ones, and research suggests people have negative associations of frozen compared with fresh vegetables. Let’s settle that discussion here: are frozen fruits and vegetables just as nutritious as fresh ones? Why Choose Frozen Fruits and Vegetables Over Fresh? They Retain Their Nutrients at Peak Ripeness
Homemade Fruit-Sweetened Granola
Despite its "health-halo," store-bought granola is often loaded with fat and added sugars. This super simple recipe gets its sweetness from applesauce and has no added fat. Perfect for topping yogurt, coating baked chicken, or adding a crumb topping to a fruit-based dessert. Make a big batch for meal prepping and store in a sealed jar for up to one week. Find this recipe and more in The Clean & Simple Diabetes Cookbook by Jackie Newgent, RDN, CDN
Winter Salad with Citrus
Salads aren’t just for summer, they’re for winter too especially when you can throw in some citrus fruits, which are in season for the winter!
Slideshow: 10 Low-Carb Fruit Recipes
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Fruit and Cheese Kababs
These pretty kabobs are a great snack for kids and adults. Fruit and cheese are tasty combination of carbohydrates and protein, and will leave you feeling satisfied.
No Honey Mustard
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!
Frozen Yogurt Fruit Pops
You can make this recipe with any fruit and flavor of yogurt. Try mango chunks with pineapple yogurt, or kiwi halves with strawberry yogurt. You could also try other toppings like coconut or sprinkles instead of pecans.