I am looking for information about baking for a diabetic.
Thanks,
Jane from Vancouver, B.C.
Please go to www.Splenda.com or put in a search for Diabetic recipes. I bake for my husband who is a diabetic. I use Splenda, exact substitute for sugar. I use Splenda Brown Sugar substitute. (01/27/2006)
By Dorie Crews
Have you tried the Splenda website? I signed up and I receive postal mail from them with all sorts of recipes. I also received a nice large cookbook from the Mayo Clinic when I signed up with their site. My late hubby was a diabetic and I cooked for him, but I found baking to be the biggest challenge. The carb count in most all baked goods is high. Oh yeah, go to your favorite search engine and type "diabetic recipes" Be prepared for A LOT. (01/27/2006)
By Jan
Being a diabetic, I am very aware of the carb count. It's not just the sugar that you have to be aware of but perhaps even more important the FAT. I use apple sauce to replace some of the oil required in recipes, usually at half to half. It has worked so far. Also white flour has at least 72 carbs per cup. For some that could be 2 meals! Maybe experiment with whole wheat flour - not everything comes out the way you've hope tho'!
As you get used to not so many "sweets" it does get easier and at times some are just too sweet! Muffins with lots of fruit in them, fresh mixed fruit with sugar sub. As long as you're aware of your carb count, you can treat yourself from time to time. You have to live, and if you think you've overdone it, go for a go brisk or at least a walk for 30+ minutes. (01/27/2006)
By Doreen
If you will go to www.kraftfoods.com they have a whole section for diabetic recipes. I go to them a lot. Hope this helps.
(01/27/2006)
By Tonya
My husband and I limit our sugar intake greatly. I use Splenda for no bake recipes. I find that baked recipes need the Splenda for Baking or they don't come out quite right. I make my own blend with 2/3 Splenda and 1/3 regular sugar. I also usually cut down on the sugar and/or Splenda in any recipe by 1/3 to 1/2. I substitute wheat flour for white, approximately 1/2 wheat for white in a recipe for bread, muffins, biscuits. For cakes or lighter baked goods, I use 1/4 wheat to 3/4 white. (01/28/2006)
By samaree
Try http://www.diabeticpastrychef.com (03/23/2008)
By Stacey
I am new at baking and even just cooking for the Diabetic. My husband was diagnosed with diabetes two weeks ago, and frankly I am lost. Is there a site where I can go to find information on cooking for the diabetic? Thank you for any help you can give to me. (06/10/2008)
By Debbie
I just started a diabetic baking blog. Feel free to check it out if it would be helpful to you: www.anotherdiabeticfeminist.blogspot.com (03/23/2009)
By Joey
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