Berry And Yoghurt Popsicles- Diabetic friendly

These are a refreshing option when you want something cold and sweet. Blend plain, unsweetened Greek yoghurt with a small portion of fresh strawberries or blueberries. Add a little vanilla or cinnamon, pour into popsicles moulds and freeze until firm.

The yoghurt adds protein, while whole berries bring fibre and natural sweetness. Avoid adding fruit juice, honey or sweetened yoghurt, which can increase the sugar and carbohydrate content. Since fruit still contributes carbohydrates, keep the quantity in mind when planning your serving.

 

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Dark Chocolate And Nut Clusters- Diabetic friendly

A little dark chocolate can go a long way when a chocolate craving strikes. Melt a small quantity of dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage, spoon small portions onto a lined tray and top with chopped almonds, walnuts or pistachios. Refrigerate until set.

Choose chocolate with no added sugar or a lower-sugar option where available, and check the nutrition label rather than relying on the cocoa percentage alone. Dark chocolate can still contain carbohydrates, fat and calories, so treat these clusters as a small dessert rather than an everyday free-for-all.

 

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Almond And Coconut Bites - diabetic friendly

For those who enjoy a mithai-inspired treat, almond and coconut bites are worth trying. Combine finely ground almonds with unsweetened desiccated coconut, a little cardamom and enough melted coconut oil or nut butter to bring the mixture together. Add a small quantity of a suitable non-nutritive sweetener, shape into bite-sized balls and refrigerate until firm.

Almonds provide fibre, protein and unsaturated fats, but they are also calorie-dense. Keep these bites genuinely small and avoid turning one into an excuse to eat several.

 

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Baked Apple With Cinnamon

Sometimes, a simple dessert is all you need. Core a small apple, sprinkle it with cinnamon and bake until tender. You can add a few chopped walnuts for crunch and serve it warm with a spoonful of plain Greek yoghurt.

Unlike a traditional apple pie, this version skips the pastry, added sugar and buttery crust. It also keeps the fruit intact rather than turning it into juice. Remember that apples contain natural carbohydrates, so account for the portion as part of your meal plan.

 

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Chia Seed Kheer- Diabetic Friendly

Give the usual rice kheer a lighter twist with chia seeds. Soak two tablespoons of chia seeds in unsweetened milk or an unsweetened, fortified plant-based alternative. Add cardamom, a pinch of saffron and a little cinnamon, then refrigerate for a few hours until the mixture thickens.

You can add a small amount of an appropriate non-nutritive sweetener if needed. Top with a few chopped almonds or pistachios before serving. Chia seeds provide fibre, but the milk and any toppings still contribute to the overall carbohydrate count.

 

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Greek Yoghurt Shrikhand- Diabetes Friendly

 If you enjoy the creamy richness of shrikhand, you don’t necessarily have to skip it. Swap full-fat, sweetened yoghurt for plain, unsweetened Greek yoghurt or hung curd. Whisk it with a little cardamom, saffron and a diabetes-appropriate non-nutritive sweetener. Refrigerate until chilled and finish with a few chopped pistachios or almonds.

 

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Kaju Katli Madeleines

Ingredients:

* 55 g (½ cup minus 1 tbsp) all-purpose flour

* 25 g (¼ cup) cashew powder

* 45 g (¼ cup) caster sugar

* 35 g (2½ tbsp) melted butter

* 45 g (3 tbsp) curd

* 20–25 g (1½–2 tbsp) milk

* ¼ tsp baking powder

* ⅛ tsp baking soda

* ¼ tsp cardamom powder

* A pinch of salt

* 100–120 g white chocolate, for the shell

 

Method:

1. Whisk the sugar and milk together until combined.

2. Add the curd and mix well.

3. Sift in the flour, cashew powder, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom powder and salt. Mix until just combined.

4. Temper the batter with the butter and mix everything nicely.

5. Cover and chill the batter for 30–45 minutes.

6. Melt the white chocolate and pour a little into each madeleine mould. Spread to coat the shell, then chill until set.

7. Pipe the chilled batter into the moulds and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 10–13 minutes, until golden and cooked through.

8. Let the madeleines cool completely, then gently unmould and enjoy!

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