Source: Irina2511, AdobeStockHomemade baked goods can easily remain part of your diet, even when you need to control your sugar levels. These diabetic-friendly recipes use flours with a lower glycemic index and alternative sweeteners. Discover interesting ways to bake!
1. Almond Cake for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockTender, delicious, and aromatic – wonderful even without any additions.
You will need: 4 egg whites, 120 g almond flour, 50 g almond flakes, sweetener, salt, vanilla extract.
Preparation: Whisk egg whites with salt until foamy, then gradually add sweetener. Continue whisking until stiff peaks form, pour in vanilla extract, and then fold in almond flour. Sprinkle almond flakes into a baking pan, pour the batter over them, and bake the cake for 30-35 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Bread for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockMade from rye and whole wheat flour.
You will need: 150 ml milk, 50 ml kefir, 50 ml water, 180 g whole wheat flour, 100 g rye flour, 1 tsp dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Dissolve yeast, salt, and 2 tbsp rye flour in warm milk, then set the resulting sponge in a warm place for 15 minutes. After that, pour in kefir, water, and oil, mix, and add all the remaining flour with spices.
Knead the dough thoroughly and let it rise in a warm place for 2 hours. Then shape it into a loaf, sprinkle with flour, and leave for another hour. Bake the bread for 10 minutes in an oven at 250 degrees Celsius, and then for another 40-50 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Apple Charlotte for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe guarantees a perfect pie!
You will need: 3 eggs, 150 g sour cream, 40 ml vegetable oil, 180 g corn flour, 2 apples, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tbsp stevia, vanilla, salt.
Preparation: Whisk eggs, sour cream, oil, stevia, vanilla, and salt. Gradually add corn flour, and finally, fold in baking soda. Pour the batter into a baking pan and arrange apple slices beautifully on top. Bake the charlotte for about 40 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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4. Cheese Muffins for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockVery filling and suitable for those who don't prefer sweet baked goods.
You will need: 150 g hard cheese, 2 eggs, 80 g almond flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, salt, paprika.
Preparation: Grate the cheese finely and mix it with the eggs. Add the dry ingredients, mix, and spoon the batter into muffin molds. Bake the muffins for 20 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
5. Pumpkin Muffin for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockThis muffin won't harm your health or your figure!
You will need: 200 g cottage cheese, 200 g Greek yogurt, 200 g pumpkin, 2 eggs, 100 g buckwheat flour, 2 tsp baking powder, sweetener, salt.
Preparation: Whisk cottage cheese, eggs, yogurt, salt, and sweetener to taste. Add buckwheat flour with baking powder, mix the batter, and then add grated pumpkin. Bake the muffin for 45-55 minutes in an oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
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6. Keto Berry Muffin for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockInstead of berries, you can also use fruits, dried fruits, or candied fruits.
You will need: 2 eggs, 100 ml sugar-free yogurt, 120 g almond flour, 50 g erythritol, 1 tsp baking powder, 60 g berries.
Preparation: Mix eggs, yogurt, and sweetener, then add almond flour and baking powder. Gently fold the berries into the batter, pour it into a baking pan, and bake the muffin for 30-35 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Cottage Cheese Casserole for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockSo delicious, even children will love it!
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 100 g sour cream, 3 eggs, 200 g berries or fruits, sweetener, salt, vanilla.
Preparation: Separate egg yolks from whites and whisk the whites with salt until stiff peaks form. Separately whisk yolks, cottage cheese, sour cream, sweetener, and vanilla. Gently fold the egg whites into the cottage cheese mixture, and then similarly fold in the berries. Bake the casserole for about 30 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
8. Zucchini Muffins for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockZucchini makes baked goods softer and has little effect on blood sugar.
You will need: 150 g zucchini, 2 eggs, 100 g almond flour, 40 g erythritol, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch cinnamon.
Preparation: Grate the zucchini and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Mix it with eggs and sweetener, add dry ingredients, and mix. Spoon the batter into muffin molds and bake the muffins for about 20-25 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Almond Dough Vatroushka with Cottage Cheese for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockWhat could be better than an aromatic homemade vatroushka with tea?
You will need: 180 g almond flour, 3 eggs, 50 g erythritol, 1 tsp baking powder, 250 g cottage cheese, vanilla.
Preparation: Whisk 2 eggs and 30 g erythritol, add almond flour with baking powder, and knead a soft dough. Form small flat cakes with a depression in the center.
Separately whisk cottage cheese, the remaining egg, erythritol, and vanilla. Place the filling in the center of the vatroushkas and bake them for 20 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
10. Chocolate Muffin with Coconut Flour for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockCoconut flour absorbs more liquid, so less is needed.
You will need: 3 eggs, 120 ml regular or almond milk, 50 g coconut flour, 25 g cocoa, 50 g erythritol, 1 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with erythritol, pour in milk, and mix. Add coconut flour, cocoa, and baking powder, and mix the batter again until smooth. Bake the muffin for 25-30 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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11. Cabbage Pies for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockCabbage filling is always very juicy and light!
You will need: 2 eggs, 40 g butter, 180 g almond flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 250 g cabbage, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely shred and stew the cabbage until soft, season to taste. You can also add other vegetables, mushrooms, or tomato. Separately mix eggs, melted butter, almond flour, and baking powder.
Knead an elastic dough, divide it into portions, and flatten them into discs. Add the cabbage filling, pinch the edges of the pies, place them on parchment paper, and bake for 20 minutes in an oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Royal Vatroushka for Diabetics
Source: AdobeStockCan even be served at a festive table!
You will need: 3 eggs, 40 g butter, 40 g almond flour, 40 g flaxseed flour, 300 g granular cottage cheese, sweetener, salt, vanilla.
Preparation: Separate egg whites from yolks and whisk the whites with sweetener, salt, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. You can add a drop of lemon juice. Pour the cottage cheese into the whites and gently mix.
Separately rub the yolks, soft butter, sweetener, and both types of flour into crumbs. Place most of the dough into a baking pan and spread it evenly. Top with the cottage cheese filling and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs. Bake the vatroushka for 40 minutes in an oven at 150 degrees Celsius.