Low Carb, Desserts mostly

maureenkhilde

I have run across something that is a bit baffling to me. I have found it both here on MFP, and big time on Pinterest. Ok actually on many internet sites.
Been doing some research as in looking for yummy looking desserts.
My qualifer for looking for sugar free and low carb types as a T2 diabetic. I am looking for something kind of fancy looking, that will taste good, that I can take to some upcoming events. And I love to bake, and create. I digress back on topic.

What I have found, is many desserts will say low carb. Will state how many it serves, will give all the different ingredients. Give great instructions. And not one single word about the nutrition. I am like What!!!

I first honestly was like ok, somehow you managed to pick the one low carb dessert that does not have it. But nope, I am finding this is running true for about 85% or more of the recipes I am finding. So I find myself coming back to MFP and building the recipe to see what the nutrition value is to see what the calories, carbs, and fat content is.

I guess I am really surprised at the number of recipes being put out there by people saying it is low carb, etc.. but with no nutrition facts with it. For me before I make almost anything these days I want to know what is the protein, carbs, and fat, and sugar content. It drives whether I am going to make it be it a fish dish, chicken, vegetable, chili, soup, baked sweet treat.

kimny72

Unfortunately, a lot of people just believe what they see on the internet. They think if someone writes a blog that promotes itself as low-carb friendly, and the author posts a recipe as low-carb, it must be true.

There are also lots of people who do low carb because it's trendy, not really understanding it, and probably wouldn't know what numbers actually qualify as low-carb anyway.

It's one of the great lessons I've learned from being here - knowledge is power, and knowing what's behind the plan you choose and how to read food labels and quantify everything puts you in control. :drinker:

AustinRuadhain

Yes to "knowledge is power!"

I sympathize. And when I do cook, I plug in my actual ingredients to make sure I stay on track.

I have been recipe hunting for the holidays, too. Ideas in case they are helpful. All of these have some nutritional info.
https://lowcarbyum.com/paleo-pumpkin-custard/
https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/greek-yogurt-creme-brulee/
https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/pistachio-raspberry-rose-tartelettes/

Safari_Gal

Hi All!



Hi @maureenkhilde

I’m also always on the lookout for low glycemic recipes. I’ve found quite a few on this website:
https://www.brit.co/desserts-for-diabetes/?slide=4

I’ve been switching out any sugar and sweeteners and replacing with shaved vanilla bean, cinnamon or shaved dark chocolate for flavor. I have been also experimenting with almond meal, chia and flax to replace flour. So far so good!

For a fancy low sugar dessert I’ve been looking at cheesecake cups and almond tortes.

Some pretty ideas on this website- but have to watch the fruit servings:
http://www.thedecadentdiabetic.com/recipes/desserts/amretto-cheesecake/

I thought this low carb raspberry lemon cake was nice - hope they add some inspiration!

Ps - I agree - log everything separately to make sure calories, sugar and carbs are on point.

Safari_Gal

https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/pretty-gluten-free-birthday-cake-recipe-sugar-free-low-carb/

Recipe for above lemon/raspberry cake !


You can choose how much sweetener to use. The carb load is limited by replacing flour with a mixture of almond meal, coconut flour and whey protein powder.

Extra flavor also come from lemon zest in frosting.