by Brooke Wheeler, guest blogger, FingerPrickinGood.com
My son loves smoothies, but they’re one of the harder foods to fit into his diet because of the high carb load. The solution: I make my own with less sugar by freezing pre-weighed fruit and yogurt, ready to be emptied into a blender for a quick morning meal.
This rich dessert smoothie is like drinking a peanut butter cup! But with just four ingredients packed with protein and healthy fats, you might as well have dessert first.
Give your kids the treat of a fruit smoothie and sneak some veggies into them without them even knowing it. This one’s full of nutrient-dense ingredients like avocado and spinach paired with juicy pineapple and mango.
Berries are great for our kiddos with type 1: They have a low glycemic index and are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber. Coconut water lends yummy flavor without all the sugar of fruit juice.
Whether you’re observing May the Fourth or celebrating the latest Star Wars movie release, serve your rebel crew a snack that’s far, far, and away the best in the galaxy!
These savory pies balance out their flaky, carb-y crusts with a more nutritious protein and veggie filling. The fact that they’re prepared in individual carb-counted portions is just icing on the cake pie.
March 14 (3.14) is Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant π — and for some of us, mainly an excuse to eat lots of pie. To keep it kinder on the blood sugar, try one of these single-serving mini pies that are already portioned and carb-counted for you. No slicing or fractions required!
While these tasty morsels aren’t overloaded with carbohydrates, sometimes the more important factor in a treat for our family is to be able to accurately count the carbohydrates so that our bolus can be as accurate as possible. The bite-size servings and use of labeled ingredients for these little babies help a lot on that front. They’re also so delectable that you’d never imagine how quickly they come together.
This little pie is the turducken of fruit — juicy chunks of pear stuffed inside an apple. Not only does this make for a super-fun presentation, but it also reduces the saturated fat and refined carbs by replacing the majority of the crust with whole fruit.
Calling all football fans! We’re helping you gear up for game day with some more blood sugar-friendly takes on traditional tailgating fare.
