All About Diabetes

I have always been a fan of molten chocolate cakes and wondered why I have never seen a sugar-free version.  Well, chocoholics should fret no more as this version proves that we can enjoy it in all its sugar-free goodness.  Make sure to bake it just before serving to get that runny center.

Yield: 8 portions

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, for preparing ramekins
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour, for preparing ramekins
• 12 ounces Sugar Free Bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup Splenda
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 pieces eggs, large

Procedures:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.  Butter and flour six 8-ounce ramekins.
2. Place chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring until completely melted.  Set aside to cool.
3. Place Splenda, flour and eggs in a large bowl and beat until thick and fluffy for about five minutes.  Gently beat in the cooled chocolate mixture.
4. Pour the batter into the ramekins, filling them two-thirds to three quarters of the way up the sides.  Bake until they begin to puff up for about 15 minutes.  Run a knife around the edge of each ramekin and turn the ramekin upside down on a plate to unmold.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Calories (kcal) 575
• Carbohydrates (g) 41
• Protein (g) 14
• Fat (g) 47

Baking used to be forbidden for most people with diabetes since sugar is a necessary ingredient in baking.  Thankfully, with the introduction of alternative sweeteners, and the right modifications, diabetics and figure-conscious people can now enjoy a whole new world of baked items.

• Apple Crispies
• Chocolate Lava Cake
• Lemon Bars
• Guilt Free Choco Fudge Brownies

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It’s hard to believe that a discovery by early Mesoamerican civilization still has so much impact on present day dining. Chocolate, which derives from the Aztec words “Xocol” – meaning bitter and “Atl” – meaning water, is very much a part of our meals, from chocolate bars to cocoa drinks. A variety of chocolate products abound from dark, milk, bittersweet and white chocolate versions. Fortunately, with the increasing awareness of sugarfree needs for diabetics, sugar-free chocolates* are now available in the market. Indulge in these sinfully sweet but guilt-free snacks and desserts.

• Chocolate Peanut Butter Spread
• White Chocolate Pudding
• Milk Chocolate Bars
• Chocolate Balls

When the chocolate craving hits you all of a sudden, this easy snack is so simple to prepare everyone can have a bite. Simply pop the ingredients in an oven toaster, oven or turbo broiler. Bite into it and savor this homemade spread.

Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon sugar-free peanut butter spread
• 2 tablespoons sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 slices Whole wheat bread

Procedures:

1. Spread peanut butter on toast.
2. Top with chocolate chips.
3. Place in oven toaster to melt chocolate and toast bread.
4. Remove after about 5 minutes and spread chocolate.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

• Calories (kcal) 285
• Carbohydrates (g) 34
• Protein (g) 8
• Fat (g) 13