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, October 28, 2021

STRAWBERRY FOOL

Did you know the English serve a dessert made by swirling pureed fruit into whipped cream and calling it a "Fool"? Did you also know that "Fool" comes from the French word fouler, meaning to crush? This recipe for Strawberry Fool will fool your family and friends into believing they are not eating a diabetic dessert!

1 1/2 cups low-fat plain yogurt
8 tbsp Splenda Granular, divided
1/2 tsp almond extract, optional (but it adds great flavor)
12 oz fresh strawberries, washed and stemmed
4 tbsp heaving whipping cream

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, 4 tablespoons of the Splenda, and the almond extract.

In a separate bowl, mash the strawberries with 2 tablespoons of the Splenda.

Chill both mixtures for at least an hour.

Whip the cream with the last 2 tablespoons of the Splenda until moderately stiff. Fold the cream into the chilled yogurt mixture. Swirl the strawberry mixture into the creamy mixture.

Yield: 4 servings
Per serving (3/4 cup): 140 calories, 16 g carbs, 6 grams protein, 6 g fat (3 g saturated), 2 g fiber
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Lo2-fat milk, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Fat

This is a Splenda recipe and a file photo.

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