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merazt2013

what dessert can you make that your guests will love that's healthy & you wont feel so bad eating

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redfisher1974

Why take sugar out of dessert? Thats no fun!

Sabine_Stroehm

Sugar free or no sugar added?

GiveMeCoffee

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

merazt2013

Well im attempting to get on this new health kick, so I guess not necessarily sugar free...maybe just healthier?

Sabine_Stroehm

merazt2013 wrote: »

Well im attempting to get on this new health kick, so I guess not necessarily sugar free...maybe just healthier?

Wouldn't it be good if you knew what health kick you trying to be on?

You're limiting sugar because....

(I say this as someone who DOES limit added sugars).

I'm not trying to be snarky, just wondering what your goals are.

Need2Exerc1se

merazt2013 wrote: »

Well im attempting to get on this new health kick, so I guess not necessarily sugar free...maybe just healthier?

Fruit pies. Use half wholemeal flour for the crust. Instead of putting on a top crust, sprinkle with toasted oats and nuts. Apple pie with cranberries, bottom crust only, topped with toasted walnuts and oats and just a smidge of brown sugar is really delicious.

Need2Exerc1se

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

silentKayak

Make a dessert and let your guests choose their own portion size.

GiveMeCoffee

merazt2013 wrote: »

Well im attempting to get on this new health kick, so I guess not necessarily sugar free...maybe just healthier?

Do the guests you are cooking for have the same goals or are they looking forward to a good dessert.

I'm going to assume you are talking about Thanksgiving, it's a holiday make something you enjoy making that you are good at making and enjoy with friends and family.

If it's just desserts in general they can be included in an overall well balanced diet, this is when learning moderation comes into play.

fearlessleader104

Fruit salad add the bananas before serving so they don't go black. Squeeze a couple of oranges instead of adding sugar to the mix. You can also add rose water to it but it's an acquired taste

fearlessleader104

Oh and pomegranates too

gothchiq

Meringues! Can be vanilla, chocolate, or otherwise flavored. Meringues do contain real sugar but they are very low cal.

fearlessleader104

Tons of sugar in that

GiveMeCoffee

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

Let's see my husband is diabetic he still enjoys all his favorite desserts, he just manages his portions.

Also when I'm preparing food for others I do not worry about calories or diet, I prepare good food that they can decide their own portion sizes. I do not take my want to lose weight or whatever else impact what I serve to people coming over as my guests.

I also did not say sugar bomb was required, I said make something you do well and don't force your dieting on other people.

hbm616

Pumpkin pie isn't too high in calories and has nutritional benefit. You could also make pumpkin custard...Just make the pie filling and bake in ramekin dishes with no crust.

merazt2013

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

merazt2013 wrote: »

Well im attempting to get on this new health kick, so I guess not necessarily sugar free...maybe just healthier?

Wouldn't it be good if you knew what health kick you trying to be on?

You're limiting sugar because....

(I say this as someone who DOES limit added sugars).

I'm not trying to be snarky, just wondering what your goals are.

I didn't think you were snarky, actually the reason why I was saying no sugar was because I really want to lose weight & I thought by cutting or limiting sugar, candy & pop it might help with my work outs?

...# 2 some of my family are diabetic so I was hoping I could find a medium so they could eat something yummy & yet I could enjoy it as well. You see, from being a CNA to now a desk job, my healthy habits are slacking & weight is snuck up on me outa no where

jgnatca

I am making a second batch of a Weight Watchers treat that came out just before Halloween. Take a brownies mix and replace all but one tablespoon of the called-for oil with 1/2 cup applesauce. Use egg white up to four egg's worth, and whip it to peaks before folding it in. Add chopped walnuts if you like. I use mini muffin tins and mini muffin papers. Baking time is shortened considerably, so keep an eye on them. I think the last time I did this recipe it made 40. Top each finished muffin with light dream whip and seasonal sprinkles. The Halloween recipe topped off each muffin with a Candy Corn.

My support group last night brainstormed a fun Christmas treat; grinch kabobs.

MostlyWater

fruit has a lot of sugar, actually. I don't see how you can make any dessert that isn't going to be sweet.

jgnatca

Fondue?

merazt2013

well but its a healthy sugar, right.... desserts are sweet but I think can be healthier too

Sabine_Stroehm

merazt2013 wrote: »

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

merazt2013 wrote: »

Well im attempting to get on this new health kick, so I guess not necessarily sugar free...maybe just healthier?

Wouldn't it be good if you knew what health kick you trying to be on?

You're limiting sugar because....

(I say this as someone who DOES limit added sugars).

I'm not trying to be snarky, just wondering what your goals are.

I didn't think you were snarky, actually the reason why I was saying no sugar was because I really want to lose weight & I thought by cutting or limiting sugar, candy & pop it might help with my work outs?

...# 2 some of my family are diabetic so I was hoping I could find a medium so they could eat something yummy & yet I could enjoy it as well. You see, from being a CNA to now a desk job, my healthy habits are slacking & weight is snuck up on me outa no where

Limiting candy, sugar and pop will probably help you create a deficit and keep your blood sugar steady, both of which could definitely help you lose weight. Given that you have family members who are diabetic, it's good to be aware of sugars, their various names (there are tons) and what not.

Need2Exerc1se

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

Let's see my husband is diabetic he still enjoys all his favorite desserts, he just manages his portions.

Also when I'm preparing food for others I do not worry about calories or diet, I prepare good food that they can decide their own portion sizes. I do not take my want to lose weight or whatever else impact what I serve to people coming over as my guests.

I also did not say sugar bomb was required, I said make something you do well and don't force your dieting on other people.

And that is all fine and dandy. But that is you. This lady asked for recipes to fit HER criteria. It's okay if she wants something different than you.

Sabine_Stroehm

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

Let's see my husband is diabetic he still enjoys all his favorite desserts, he just manages his portions.

Also when I'm preparing food for others I do not worry about calories or diet, I prepare good food that they can decide their own portion sizes. I do not take my want to lose weight or whatever else impact what I serve to people coming over as my guests.

I also did not say sugar bomb was required, I said make something you do well and don't force your dieting on other people.

Is he type 2? on meds? overweight?

dbmata

Let's see, my go to for a sugar free dessert when I'm wanting something after dinner?

Half a chicken breast.

Francl27

I wouldn't serve anything 'sugar free' to people as dessert, personally, first because some people don't like the aftertaste of artificial sweeteners, second because they can have consequences as well if someone eats too much of it (like spending a lot of time in the restroom).

If you have family that is diabetic, they must be used to skipping dessert of just having a small piece anyway. I mean, dessert will be sweet, that's pretty much the way it is. But personally, I'd make an apple tart... don't put sugar in the crust, use unsweetened applesauce on the bottom, toss some apples with cinnamon and maybe a tiny bit of brown sugar, lay that on top and bake until they are tender. It's low calories and pretty low sugar that way, and pretty good.

Need2Exerc1se

merazt2013 wrote: »

well but its a healthy sugar, right.... desserts are sweet but I think can be healthier too

I agree. If cutting calories and carbs are you main goal, I might look for recipes that use an artificial sweetener, either wholely or partially, unless you are opposed to those.

If you just want to "healthy' it up a bit, I'd add fiber, protein and healthy fats. As in nuts and oats. It won't cut the calories, though, in fact it could make them higher since fat is higher in calories than sugars.

GiveMeCoffee

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

Let's see my husband is diabetic he still enjoys all his favorite desserts, he just manages his portions.

Also when I'm preparing food for others I do not worry about calories or diet, I prepare good food that they can decide their own portion sizes. I do not take my want to lose weight or whatever else impact what I serve to people coming over as my guests.

I also did not say sugar bomb was required, I said make something you do well and don't force your dieting on other people.

Is he type 2? on meds? overweight?

He was overweight, he was on meds, he now controls it by diet alone. He will eat pie, baklava and everything else I have made tomorrow and will just watch his portions.

GiveMeCoffee

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

Let's see my husband is diabetic he still enjoys all his favorite desserts, he just manages his portions.

Also when I'm preparing food for others I do not worry about calories or diet, I prepare good food that they can decide their own portion sizes. I do not take my want to lose weight or whatever else impact what I serve to people coming over as my guests.

I also did not say sugar bomb was required, I said make something you do well and don't force your dieting on other people.

And that is all fine and dandy. But that is you. This lady asked for recipes to fit HER criteria. It's okay if she wants something different than you.

She talked about guilt & feeding guests I gave my opinion just as you did.

Sabine_Stroehm

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Need2Exerc1se wrote: »

GiveMeCoffee wrote: »

Why feel bad eating anything? If cooking for guests make something delicious don't worry about sugar free or whatever, the focus should be on giving them something they will enjoy, they aren't on a diet

How do you know they are not on a diet, or diabetic? What is wrong with wanting to make something delicious that is also not a big sugar bomb?

Let's see my husband is diabetic he still enjoys all his favorite desserts, he just manages his portions.

Also when I'm preparing food for others I do not worry about calories or diet, I prepare good food that they can decide their own portion sizes. I do not take my want to lose weight or whatever else impact what I serve to people coming over as my guests.

I also did not say sugar bomb was required, I said make something you do well and don't force your dieting on other people.

Is he type 2? on meds? overweight?

He was overweight, he was on meds, he now controls it by diet alone. He will eat pie, baklava and everything else I have made tomorrow and will just watch his portions.

Well, good luck to him. Hope it all works out.

merazt2013

Thanks everyone there's a lot of ideas