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.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

INDIAN SPICED CHAI TEA

You can replace this favorite coffee house drink with your own homemade version for only a fraction of the sugar and calories.

2 cups water
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp powdered ginger
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
3 tea bags, either black tea or Darjeeling
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup Splenda
1 tbsp honey
1 cup 1% milk

Bring the water and spices to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the tea bags and allow to steep 2-3 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in the vanilla, Splenda, and honey. Strain tea.

To serve, measure 2/3 cup tea and 1/3 cup milk into a mug and microwave 1 minute or heat tea and milk together in a small saucepan.

Yield: 3 servings
Per serving: 60 calories, 12 g carbs, 3 g protein
Diabetic exchange: 1 carb
WW Points: 1
 Note: File Photo
This is a Splenda recipe. You may choose another sweetener of your choice but it may change the nutritional information.

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