23 Şubat 2013 Cumartesi

Low Carb Desserts

Diabetes is a serious health ailment that requires strict lifestyle changes. Since diabetes is result of high blood sugar levels, it is necessary that a diabetic person should consume foods that are low in sugar and low in carbohydrates. It is necessary that a diabetic person follows a healthy lifestyle that includes regular exercise and consumption of low fat low carb diet. A diabetic diet consists of foods high in proteins, fibers and low in cholesterol, carbohydrates and fats. Avoiding sugary foods is depriving oneself from the heavenly tastes of several dessert recipes. But there are many low calorie desserts that are specially designed for diabetic patients. So, if you are looking for such desserts, then here are some recipes for you.Recipes for Low Carbohydrate DessertsLow Carb BrownieIngredients
Wheat gluten flour – ½ cup
Granular sugar substitute – ¾ cup
Unsweetened baking chocolate – 2 squares (2 ounces)
Vanilla – 1 teaspoon
Eggs – 3
Butter – 6 tablespoons
Procedure
First preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit. Take an eight by eight inches baking pan and grease it with cooking spray. In a microwave bowl combine chocolate and butter and melt them for 2 minutes on high settings. Stir the mixture to melt the chocolate completely. Then, add sugar substitute to the chocolate mixture and stir the mixture to combine the ingredients properly. Now, add vanilla extract and eggs to the mixture. Put in flour and blend all the ingredients properly. Pour this mixture into the greased baking pan and bake it for 30 to 35 minutes in preheated oven. Your low carb brownies are ready to serve.Low Carb Carrot PuffIngredients
Ground nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
Sliced carrots (cooked) – 2 cups
Ground cardamom – ½ teaspoon
Ground cinnamon – ½ teaspoon
Reduced-fat sour cream – 1 cup
Chopped walnuts – 2 tablespoons
Eggs – 2 large
Melted margarine- 2 tablespoons
Salt – ¼ teaspoon
Artificial sweetener (granular) – ¾ cup
Procedure
In food processor, grind the carrots to form smooth texture. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine carrots and all other ingredients. Do not add walnuts. Grease 6 Souffle dishes with cooking spray and pour the carrot mixture to distribute evenly. Place the dishes in preheated oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes.Low Carb Pear CrispIngredients
Light butter – ¼ cup
Cinnamon – 1½ teaspoons
Graham crackers – 3
Water – 3 tablespoons
Lemon Juice – 1 tablespoon
Flour – 4 tablespoons
Bartlett pears (peeled and sliced) – 3 cups
Granular artificial sweetener – ½ cup
Procedure
Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit and then grease an eight by eight inches baking dish with cooking spray. To prepare the topping, take a medium-sized mixing bowl and add ¼ cup granular artificial sweetener, graham crackers, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 tablespoons flour and butter. Pour this mixture into the bowl of food processor and blend the mixture to attain crumbly texture. In another bowl add, sliced pears, 2 tablespoons flour, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, lemon juice, ¼ granular artificial sweetener and water. Mix all these ingredients properly and pour the mixture into the greased baking pan. Then cover the mixture with the topping mixture. Bake this mixture in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
So, these were some easy recipes for preparing low carb desserts. Now, when you know how to prepare sugar-free desserts, rush to your kitchen and prepare these luscious recipes. Happy Cooking!


Low Carb Desserts

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