Does anyone have any very low carb dessert recipes?

[chickenpatty]

I've found some online, but I don't know... they look "iffy". Like, a package of cream cheese and a couple packets of splenda doesn't sound very appetizing. :confused: Any tried and true recipes??

My mind is so full of counting carbs/insulin/blood glucose levels [dd was recently diagnosed as type 1 diabetic], that I'm even dreaming about it at night! It all still feels like a bad dream. Thank the Lord, dd is handling it all very well.

But, I sure could use some recipes or ideas. The nutritionist in the hospital wasn't very helpful. We'll see the endo tomorrow, so hopefully will get some more help in this area.

[Mekanamom]

You can make meringues with splenda... yum!

I suggest going to a bookstore and flipping through the sugar free/low carb cookbooks they have... you'll probably find at least a few dessert recipes that are pretty good! Cheesecake is not too hard to make low carb.

In the meantime, sugar free pudding, low carb yogurt, sugar free syrups (Like Da Vinci or Torani) that can be added to soda water or plain yogurt can make the transition easier.

In the long run, it is definitely healthier to make your own desserts and not rely too much on the packaged stuff with all the sugar alcohols... they are notorious for tummy upsets.

[Ellie]

I can't find it right now, but the gist of it is that you take mixed berries (most berries are low-carb), toss them in some balsamic vinegar and let them set for a while; then layer them with whipped cream (if you make it yourself using heavy cream and Splenda, it's low carb) in a dessert dish. I use Double Devon cream, and I'm pretty sure I toss the berries with a little Splenda.

[Adrianne]

Sugar free jello and cookies are my dh favorites. He was diagnosed at 18, now 40, so we have live with this for many years.

My hubby and a few of his diabetic friends were told that it is not so important that he avoid sugar, like a type 2 diabetic, he just needs to consume it in moderation and then compensate with insulin. Type 1 and type 2 diabetes are very different in nature.

Down the road, I would definitely look into the insulin pump for her. It was a God send!

You also might want to seek out a pediatric nutritionist with diabetes experience. I find drs offices are not much help in that area. (but maybe yours will be!)

[Kat in GA]

I've found some online, but I don't know... they look "iffy". Like, a package of cream cheese and a couple packets of splenda doesn't sound very appetizing.

I was doing low carb a few years ago and made a low carb cheesecake - and it was really good. I think it's one of the few desserts that actually lends itself to being good when it's low carb.

Good luck!

[sdWTMer]

When my dh and I were doing Atkins we did this:

We mixed jello with 1/3 less fat cream cheese, I had it at room temperature and then melted with the hot jello. Then let it set up!

We also had a mixture with 1/3 less fat cream cheese, cinnamon, and splenda mixed together. And then we ate that with pork rinds. We really enjoyed this one and we aren't normally fans of pork rinds either.

[Chris in VA]

Ewww. Just---eeww. Pork Rinds?

Ewww.

Hope it worked and you feel fabulous now! LOL

[Krista in LA]

Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, whatever kind you like with some Splenda and heavy cream (whipped or just poured on).

I also used to whip up a concoction with cream cheese, whipped cream, Splenda, and whatever flavoring I was hungry for - almond, chocolate, vanilla. I pretty much did it to taste, so I can't really tell you what measurements. It tasted kind of like cheesecake filling.

Or, sugar free jello with any or all of the above mixed into it before it sets all the way.

And if I just wanted a little treat, diet rootbeer with some heavy cream poured into it tastes like a rootbeer float.

[mcconnellboys]

Land-o-Lakes has great, heavy whipped cream sweetened with Splenda! It goes great on berries, Splenda sweetened jello or jello pudding.
I think it's Blue Bunny brand ice cream that has out a bunch of varieties sweetened with Splenda.

You can make parfaits by layering jellos or puddings and/or berries with such whipped cream (or make your own with heavy whipping cream and Splenda).

You can also make trifles by layering some of the above mentioned things as well as Splenda sweetened cake chunks. Atkins has out different types of flavorings which such cake chunks could be soaked in to moisten them and add extra flavor.

Try checking the Atkins site or Southbeach site for recipes.

Regena

[Pata]

Mix 1/2 cup chocolate sugar free jello with 1/2 cup Cool Whip(i think there is a sugar free version). It makes something similar to chocolate mousse and it tastes good.

[sdWTMer]

Yeah, pork rinds. You'll do most anything when you're restricted so much. :eek:

[Blue Hen]

How does this sound............

Strawberry Cheesecake
5 -8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 stick butter (1/4 lb.) softened
1 1/2 boxes sugar-free strawberry Jello (1/2 box = 1/2 tablespoon + a
pinch)
1/3 cup boiling water
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup strawberries, chopped
3/4 cup *Sugar Twin sugar substitute
(You can also substitute with Splenda. The measurement is the same.)
8 large eggs, yolks broken


Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with electric mixer till smooth and creamy. Dissolve Jello in boiling water. Takes time to dissolve Jello in small amount of water.

Beat Jello into cream cheese gradually. Add cream, Sugar Twin and strawberries. Beat till well mixed. Add eggs and mix at low speed, mix ONLY till combined. DO NOT OVERMIX or texture will become grainy instead of creamy.

Spray a 9" spring form pan and wrap outside bottom and up sides with aluminum foil. Pour mixture into pan and wrap several times on countertop to release air bubbles.

Bake @ 325 degrees for 60-70 minutes till just set. Turn off oven and let cool inside oven for 1 hour. Finish cooling @ room temperature. Do not remove sides until completely cool. Cover and refrigerate 6 hours before serving. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.


Makes 12 servings @ 4 grams of carbs per serving.

[Blue Hen]

You might check out from the library Atkins cookbooks, and George Stella cookbooks. I've made numerous low-carb desert recipes and have had one great item after another.

And pork rinds ---- UMMMM!! Just had a bag today. UMMMMMMMM

[chickenpatty]

They won't do much for my low calorie diet, though! :p

[Jann in TX]

I have many type 1 and type 2 diabetics in my family. I have insulin resistance and I cannot have sugar or any high glycemic index carbs.

My Dr, and the Drs my family members use all have said the same thing " stay away from artificial sweeteners like Equal and Splenda. They are OK for OCCASIONAL use--maybe once or twice a year--but they are toxic to the human body and should not be consumed as a standard sugar replacer.

I also have $1,000,000 in medical bills due to Aspartame (Equal). I had a reaction to Splenda the first time I tried it (Before I knew it was not a healthy alternative).

There are many other options that diabetics have for sweet treats that use natural sugars.

It scares me every time I see people using the more dangerous artificial sweeteners --thinking they are safe and 'healthier' than regular sugar.

[chickenpatty]

There are many other options that diabetics have for sweet treats that use natural sugars.




Can you tell me a little more about these? I don't like the idea of dd having artificial sweeteners on a regular basis. Thanks!

[Blue Hen]

Oh, then switch over to a low-carb diet. I lost tons on low-carb, gained energy, no cravings and no hunger, and my good cholesterol went up, my triglycerides dropped really low, and my LDL went low too ---- actually my overall cholesterol went from 212 to 130; and I eat eggs, bacon, cheese, butter, MEAT, chicken skin and pork rinds.