WELCOME TO DIABETIC ENJOYING FOOD

I have chosen this name for this blog because it truly states my story. I am a type II diabetic who most certainly enjoys food. When I was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago, my blood sugar level was over 400. With some oral medications, a lot of research and some trial and error, I have found that unlike my ancestors I truly can continue to enjoy food. I hope this blog will help you to also enjoy food and be healthy. Some recipes are my originals and some I have collected. Everyone reacts different to various foods. Check your blood sugar readings so you will know whether or not a recipe works for you! And feel free to take a recipe and adjust it to suit your needs.

Thursday, December 21, 2017

OLD-FASHIONED EGGNOG

3 cups 1% milk, divided
1 1/2 cups fat-free half and half
1 tbsp + 1 tsp cornstarch
3 large eggs, well beaten
2/3 cup Splenda Granular
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp nutmeg

In a large saucepan, thoroughly whisk together 1 cup of the milk, the half and half, cornstarch, eggs, and Splenda. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and nutmeg until combined. Stir in the remaining milk and allow to cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate until serving time.
Garnish each cup with a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings
Per serving: 100 calories, 11 g carbs, 6 g protein, 3 g fat (1 1/3 g saturated)

Note: File Photo

Note: If you want alcohol in your eggnog substitute 1/2 to 1 cup of rum or brandy for the same amount of the milk. But remember that will change the nutritional numbers.








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