
10 Mar All Foods Fit Even If You Have Diabetes
Crave No More Cupcakes
Everyday Diabetes Meals for 1 or 2
By Laura Cipullo, RD, CDE and Lisa Mikus, RD, CDN
When eating consistent carbohydrates throughout the day, dessert is actually part of your meal plan. Black bean brownie cupcakes are perfect for managing your blood sugar while fulfilling any chocolate cravings.
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Makes 2 servings (2-3 cupcakes per serving)
Preheat oven to 350°F
Muffin pan, lined with 4-6 cupcake liners
Food processor
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2 tsp             canola oil
1 tbsp            maple syrup
3 oz               black beans, cooked or canned, drained
1/8 cup         almond flour
1/3 cup         cocoa, fair trade
2 tsp              baking powder
1/8 cup         mini dark chocolate chips
- In food processor, blend egg, canola oil, and maple syrup, and black beans. Slowly add dry almond flour, cocoa, baking powder, and dark chocolate chips with mixing spoon. Mix thoroughly and pour into muffin tins.
- Bake for about 18 -20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the cupcake clean.
Nutrients per Serving
Carbohydrates 38 g
Lemon Ginger Cupcakes
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Diabetes friendly cupcakes are tonight’s snack! Bake and then serve with a dollop of lemon or ginger yogurt for a bite of bitter sweetness.
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Makes 2 servings (2 cupcakes per serving)
Preheat oven to 350F
Muffin pan, lined with 4 cupcake liners
Add water to unlined cupcake tins
1/2 cup                     almond flour
1/4 cup                     whole wheat flour
1 tbsp                       wheat germ
1/4 tsp                      baking soda
1/2 tsp                      ginger
1 tsp                         lemon rind
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1/2 cup                     unsweetened plant milk*
- In one small medium mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients.
- Next, add in the wet ingredients until smooth. Scoop into the cupcake tray spaces with liners.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out of the center of the cupcake clean.
Tips
*Unsweetened almond milk was used in this recipe
*Lemon Greek yogurt or goat’s milk ginger yogurt would make a fabulous optional topping.
Nutrients per Serving
Carbohydrates 19 g
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