Made with cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, evaporated milk, sugar substitute, cinnamon, ground ginger, vanilla extract, ground cloves
                                        
Method:   oven
 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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Splenda Pumpkin Cheesecake
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
                                        
15-Minute Chili
Made with black pepper, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, chili powder, ground turkey, kidney or pinto beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, tomato paste
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    under 30 minutes
                                        
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
                                        
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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
                                        
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 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
                                        
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
                                        
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 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
                                        
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
                                        
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
                                        
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
                                        
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
                                        
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
                                        
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 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 Custard Brulee
Made with brown sugar, milk, eggs, egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg
                                        
Method:   oven, 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
                                        
Glorified Rice
Made with heavy cream, maraschino cherries, pineapple juice, rice, crushed pineapple, fruit flavored gelatin, water
                                        
Method:   stovetop
 Time:    2-5 hours
                                        
Diabetic Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Made with miniature marshmallows, sweet potatoes, crushed pineapple, maple syrup
                                        
Method:   oven
 Time:    30-60 minutes
                                        
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
                                        
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
                                        
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 Chicken-Broccoli Quiche
Made with half & half, egg substitute, broccoli florets, Swiss cheese, chicken
                                        
Method:   oven
 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
                                        
Diabetic Deviled Eggs
Made with salt and pepper, hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ham
                                        
 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
                                        
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
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