This eggnog recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic festive favorite without all of the added sugar. The creamy texture and warm spices give it an inviting flavor that...
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Recipes for Diabetics
Recipes that fall into certain diabetic guidelines. Always check with a healthcare professional if you have medical dietary needs.
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Diabetic Holiday Eggnog
Sugar Free Ketchup
It's crazy how much sugar is in commercially made ketchup. This homemade variety is sugar-free, and fresher tasting too.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Sugar Free Chocolate Ice Cream
Lower fat and sugar free, yet still creamy and chocolately. A perfect way to indulge and satisfy that sweet tooth, without the guilt.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Sugar Free Applesauce
Packaged applesauce is usually packed with high fructose corn syrup, but this homemade version is plenty flavorful without all the added sugar.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Splenda Pumpkin Cheesecake
Made with cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar substitute, cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla extract, ground cloves
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
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Whole-Wheat Sponge Cake
Made with eggs, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, lemon extract, almond extract, whole wheat flour, salt, cream of tartar, frozen berries
Method: oven, microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Made with milk, light cheddar cheese, whole wheat bread, margarine, egg substitute
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Vanilla Candied Yams
Made with water, margarine, nutmeg, yams or sweet potatoes, sugar substitute, vanilla extract
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lemon Herb Seasoning (Salt Substitute)
Made with lemon rind, dried oregano, black pepper, dried onion, celery seed, dried basil, garlic powder
Time: under 30 minutes
Spanish Black Bean Soup
Made with oregano, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, red bell pepper, carrot, black beans, chicken broth, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Diabetic Banana Bread
Made with bananas, vinegar, milk, sugar, sugar substitute, margarine, egg, egg whites, baking soda, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Diabetic Crustless Spinach Quiche
Made with cooking spray, frozen chopped spinach, mozzarella cheese, egg substitute, eggs, egg whites, onion, salt and pepper, nutmeg
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Marble Pound Cake
Made with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, evaporated whole milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, margarine, granulated sugar substitute, egg substitute
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Splenda Cheesecake
Made with eggs, ground cloves, cinnamon, graham cracker crumbs, gingersnap crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, sugar substitute, bananas
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Diabetic Vegetable Stir-Fry
Made with sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, bean paste, water, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Shrimp And Fish Gumbo
Made with water, shrimp, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chicken or fish bouillon granules, stewed tomatoes, frozen okra, dried thyme, dried savory
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Sausage-Cheese Balls
Made with turkey breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, ground red pepper, baking mix
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Old Time Custard Pie
Made with ground nutmeg, water, nonfat dry milk powder, vanilla extract, unbaked pie crust, eggs, pourable Sugar Twin
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Colorful Slow Cooker Chicken Stew
Made with sugar, boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, green bell pepper, mushroom stems and pieces, chicken...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Diabetic Low Fat Nachos
Made with pickled jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomato, black olives, green onion
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lemon Spinach Couscous
Made with lemon wedges, baby spinach leaves, olive oil, red bell pepper, garlic, water, salt, black pepper, whole wheat couscous, lemon peel
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Amish Sugar Cookies
Made with sugar, powdered sugar, margarine, vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, lemon or almond flavoring, all-purpose flour, water, baking soda
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Braised Turkey Thighs
Made with chicken broth, onion, celery, carrots, ketchup, salt, paprika, black pepper, turkey thighs, all-purpose flour
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Diabetic Applesauce And Raisin Bars
Made with walnuts, margarine, granular sugar substitute, egg, applesauce, all-purpose flour, baking soda, apple pie spice, salt, raisins
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Muffins
Made with sugar, salt, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, pumpkin, canola oil, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sugarless Southern Pecan Pie
Made with pecan, coffee or espresso, vanilla extract, pie shell, sweetener, cornmeal, applesauce, water, cornstarch, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Custard Brulee
Made with brown sugar, milk, eggs, egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Glorified Rice
Made with heavy cream, maraschino cherries, pineapple juice, rice, crushed pineapple, fruit flavored gelatin, water
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Diabetic Fudge
Made with nuts, vanilla extract, unflavored gelatin powder, unsweetened chocolate, cinnamon, sugar substitute, water, evaporated milk
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Chocolate Sponge Cake
Made with eggs, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, sugar, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, chocolate flavoring
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Diabetic Chicken-Broccoli Quiche
Made with half & half, egg substitute, broccoli florets, Swiss cheese, chicken
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tuna Melt
Made with Cheddar cheese, English muffins, chunk white tuna packed in water, green onions, coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dried dill weed
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Candy Apple
Made with frozen nondairy whipped topping, Granny Smith apple, cherry gelatin powder, diet cherry cola
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Deviled Eggs
Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Made with miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, maple syrup
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Sour Cream Spice Cake
Made with brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ground cloves, nutmeg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Diabetic Cream Cheese Mints
Made with food coloring, cream cheese, powdered sugar substitute, water, mint flavoring
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Chocolate Kisses
Made with sugar substitute, Stevia, butter, unsweetened chocolate
Time: under 30 minutes
Diabetic Lemon Chiffon Pie
Made with graham cracker crust, water, unflavored gelatin powder, egg, egg yolks, granular sugar substitute, lemon juice, lemon rind, egg whites
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Diabetic Apricot-Ginger Chicken
Made with chicken broth, apricot fruit spread, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, boneless skinless chicken breast
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Pie (Sugarless)
Made with flour, cinnamon, frozen sugarless apple juice, salt, butter or oleo, apples, cinnamon oil, red food coloring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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