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DOI: 10.2337/9781580405287
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
eISBN: 978-1-58040-585-0
Gassenheimer, Linda.
No-fuss diabetes desserts / by Linda Gassenheimer.
pages cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-58040-528-7 (alk. paper) 1. DiabetesDiet therapyRecipes. 2. Desserts.
I. American Diabetes Association. II. Title.
RC662.G38 2014
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2014000196
To my husband, Harold, for his love, constant enthusiasm for my work, and support.
Contents
One of the best parts of writing a book is working with so many talented and friendly people. Id like to thank them all for their enthusiastic support.
My biggest thank you goes to my husband, Harold, who encouraged me, helped me test every recipe, and spent hours helping me edit every word. His constant encouragement for all of my work has made this book a partnership.
Thank you to Abe Ogden, Director of Book Publishing at the American Diabetes Association, for his guidance and support. He worked closely with me to enable this book to come to life.
Id also like to thank Greg Guthrie, Managing Editor at the American Diabetes Association, for his wonderful work in managing this book. Thanks also to Melissa Sprott, Production Manager, for creating the beautiful design for this book.
Thank you to Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman, hosts of Topical Currents, and to the staff at WLRN National Public Radio for their help and enthusiasm for my weekly Food News and Views segment.
Id also like to thank my family, who have supported my projects and encouraged me every step of the way: my son James, his wife Patty, and their children Zachary, Jacob, and Haley; my son John, his wife Jill, and their children Jeffrey and Joanna; and my son Charles, his wife Lori, and their sons Daniel and Matthew; and my sister Roberta and her husband Robert.
And, finally, thank you to all of my readers and listeners who have written and called over the years. You have helped shape my ideas and made the solitary task of writing a two-way street.
Looking for something sweet at the end of a meal? If youre like me, the meal isnt complete without dessert. It doesnt have to be elaborate, just something thats quick, easy, and delicious that wont break my calorie or carbohydrate bank. Youll find 60 desserts here with a variety of flavors and textures to fit your every mood. They take only minutes to prepare.
Thinking about a chocolate treat? Try the light-as-a-cloud Chocolate Mousse. Or maybe its a rich chocolate youre craving the Chocolate Pudding is creamy with a deep chocolate flavor. I love cookies and the Chocolate Chip Meringue Cookies are perfect for any occasion.
The mocha desserts blend coffee and chocolate together, creating a mouth-watering delight. The Mocha Fudge Cake takes only 8 minutes in the oven.
Take advantage of fruits when theyre in season. They are ripened by the sun and full of flavor. Sweet strawberries, plump blueberries, fragrant mangoes, and ripe peaches are some of the fruits I have used here. Peach Crumble can be made partially in a microwave oven. Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Cup pairs fresh strawberries with frozen yogurt for a summer delight. Deep Dish Blueberry Cream has a sweet blueberry topping.
I used favorite flavor memories from my childhood to create the Banana Pudding and the Peanut Butter Apple Smores recipes. They capture the essence of these old-time favorites, but with a new twist.
Shopping
The ingredients for these desserts can be found in a local supermarket. Ive included a shopping list with what you need to buy and what staples to keep on hand. Theres also a Shop Smart section added to the recipes to help you choose the best ingredients from the supermarket.
Enjoy these desserts with sweet dreams.
To help assemble these desserts in minutes, I have designed these recipe using ingredients you can find at your supermarket. This guide isnt a specific recommendation of any particular brand. You can choose from the many options available. The key is to shop smart by looking at the nutrition information provided in this section. I have listed the items for which I have found a range of products with variations in calorie, fat, carbohydrate, or sodium content to guide you toward healthy options. You may not find these exact values. Use this information as a guideline for what you choose.
Many of these items can be kept on hand so that you only have to shop for a few fresh ingredients.
Look for the following:
Dark chocolate chips with 70 calories, 3.0 g saturated fat, 9.0 g carbohydrates per 15 g
Low-fat chocolate or strawberry frozen yogurt with 99 calories, 0.9 g saturated fat, 18.3 g carbohydrates per 1/2 cup
Frozen, nonfat whipped topping (such as Cool Whip) with 7.5 calories, 1.5 g carbohydrates per tablespoon
Grape jam with 56 calories, 13.8 g carbohydrates per tablespoon
Sugar-free grape jam or orange marmalade with 18 calories, 7.5 g carbohydrates per tablespoon
Low-fat yogurt with 154 calories, 3.8 g fat, 12.9 g protein, 17.3 g carbohydrates, 172 mg sodium per cup
Low-fat Greek yogurt with 130 calories, 3.5 g fat, 7.0 g carbohydrates, 70 mg sodium per 6 ounces
