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Slideshow: 10 Low-Carb 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.
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.
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.
Fruit and Almond Smoothie
Start your morning off with this refreshing smoothie. Almond milk is lower in carb than regular milk and is great for people with milk or lactose intolerance.
Benefits of Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Depending on where you live, you may not always have access to fresh produce. Even if your favorite fresh fruits and veggies are at the store, they may be more expensive during their off-season. For this and many more reasons, you should take advantage of frozen produce.
Fresh Versus Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients that may help lower the risks of cardiovascular disease, improve blood pressure and blood glucose (blood sugar), and boost overall health.
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.
OK Oatmeal with Strawberries and Almonds
Put a new twist on oatmeal by mixing in a bit of fruit preserves, fresh strawberries and almonds.
Cherry Chocolate Chip Trail Mix Cookies
Get all the benefits of a healthy trail mix in the form of a cookie with these cherry chocolate chip trail mix cookies! They not only serve as a dessert; they can be a hearty, nutritious snack for post-workout, camping, or traveling. These cookies contain three types of fruit to boost your potassium and vitamin C intake, and they are sweetened with 100% natural Splenda ® Monk Fruit Sweetener, so they contain no added sugars!
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Would you ever believe a smoothie could taste like a chocolate covered cherry AND be healthy for you? Well this chocolate cherry smoothie checks both those boxes. Unlike a chocolate-covered cherry, this smoothie contains no added sugars because it’s sweetened with zero calorie Splenda ® Monk Fruit Sweetener. Add your favorite chocolate or vanilla protein powder for a protein boost and get your fiber boost from the dark sweet cherries and chia seeds!