I am hosting a dinner party this Sunday. One of the guests is diabetic. Any pudding ideas?

Question

I LOVE chocolate, and would usually do something along that line, but thought I would try something he can enjoy, and that might even be better for me to eat after all the Christmas over-indulgence! lol

Answer 1

I understand you want him to feel included, so maybe buying him his own dessert might not be what you are looking for. BUT, since there it is likely that atleast some of the other guests have an aversion to the taste of sugar substitutes, I would reconsider making the entire dessert selection diabetic-friendly. I personally get sick if I eat aspertame or splenda and would not appreciate it served to me unlabeled in someone's home.

That being said, how about a plain New York cheesecake? They don't call for much sugar at all. ANd if you need to, you can substitute fructose for the sugar instead of a synthetic subsititute. Happy Dining! :)

Answer 2

I too am a diabetic and offer a very strong second to the Jello-O sugar free puddings. If you really want pudding that is probably your best bet.

As a diabetic, I am much more concerned with knowing what the carb count is than in the actual count. I hope that makes sense. If I know, I can adjust my choices and my portions to fit into my diet.

Keep in mind that we (diabetics) live by carb counts and just because something is sugar free doesn't mean it is carb free. And just because it is natural sugar doesn't mean it isn't sugar. A medium banana is about 30 grams of carb and my meals are supposed to be kept between 45 and 60 with 45 being my real target. So if I eat a banana, I am 2/3 of my way through a meal.

There are many sites with diabetic friendly recipes available and that "something, something diet" that was all the rage recently where people cut out all the carbs can offer input as well. BTW, stay off of that diet, it exchanged carbs for protein and an all protein diet is hard on kidneys.

Well I have climbed up on my soap box again. Sorry, you asked for the time, and I'm telling you how to build a watch. It is almost impossible for me to pass up an opportunity to do some educating.

Good Luck on the party and best wishes for a Happy New Year...

Answer 3

I have to cook for 2 that are diabetic. I'm not. I have found that the sugar free jello puddings are pretty good. The pistachio tastes like cordial cherry. Who knows why. I've also found Cool Whip Lite. This stuff is excellent. No back taste, low on everything. I give them a spoon and they can have all they want. I use it as a free food it's so good. I too love it. I also tried the generic lite whip. Tastes just as good. Had them side by side at Christmas. No difference. And freezing it is unbelievably good. I know others have said fruits but that throws the sugar level around here. I think it depends on if the sugar is in control.
Also Cozy Shack makes pre-made tapioca and rice puddings that are sugar free. They are in the fridge section. The rice is a big fav over here. Maybe you could get those mini graham crusts and fill them with the pudding and top it with the cool whip. That would kind of be measured, it looks nice, and it would be pretty much sugar free.

Answer 4

I am not into puddings but one that my mother makes is dead easy to convert to a diabetic friendly pudding. Sorry, no chocolate involved though, but it is easy and healthy! Why not try it and then serve it to all your guests. They will like it!

You will need :

Bag of frozen mixed berries (or you could go individual ie blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry - in fact any soft fruit you can find of good quality.)
Cinnamon stick
Cold water to cover the fruit.
Small bottle red wine (optional) - one of the 1 or 2 glass types
Lemon juice
Sweetener such as Canderel or similar.
Little More cold water and cornflour to thicken.

Put fruit, wine, cinnamon stick , water and lemon juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer and then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Either pass the whole through a seive which is rather labour intensive, or whizz in a blender or food processor if you want a smooth soup.

Return to pan and then taste and add sweetener if necessary. Leave to cool. Just before you want to serve add the thickener stirring until it is to the thickness you require. Serve warm or cold with a dollop of whipped cream or single cream (or alternative) swirled.

This is real comfort food and is not too hard to digest following a heavy meal.

You can buy diabetic chocolate but I do not know how it cooks and you need to be aware that it does have a rather volatile laxative effect. Not really what you want after a dinner party.

It is not true that a diabetic has to be totally sugar free, but he or she will need to make a decision and adjust their insulin shots accordingly, in anticipation. Just ask them what their needs are.

Bless you for your concern over your diabetic guest. This recipe can be eaten by anyone.

In fact, any recipe requiring sugar can be made with sweetener. I however do not like the taste straight.

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Answer 6

Being a diabetic myself for the past ten years I know what it is like to be tempted by sweets. Just because one is a diabetic does not mean that they cannot enjoy desserts, it just means we can't overindulge in them. Still if you want to Jell-o does sell sugar free puddings which actually are delicious. There are also bakeries that sell sugar free pies and cakes. Feel free to indulge in these desserts. Remember just because they say that they are sugar free does not mean that they do not have an effect on diabetics. Diabetics need to worry about carbohydrates (not just sugar) So if you find a regular dessert that has less Total Carbs than a sugar free dessert you are better off getting that dessert. A total of 15 carbs is considered one serving and the average diabetic is allowed to have 1-2 servings of carbs for dessert.

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Answer 8

Get philo cups (in the freezer section of your grocery store) & cook according to directions. Once cooled fill with assorted sugar free pudding flavors & top w/ fruit, nuts, and anything else that looks tasty. The cups are fairly small so everyone will be able to taste a few.

Answer 9

You could cook any kind of fruit cobbler, bread pudding or pie using Splenda and it will not taste any different than if you had used sugar. Just remember, if you are cooking with a lot of carbs, they turn to sugar in the digestive process. Too much of those are not good either. You could use Jello Sugar Free pudding to make a dessert - I've used it many times and it is very good. There are a lot of good sugar-free recipes specifically using Splenda - check out their website.

Answer 10

Go easy on the sugar - how about a fruit salad? You can get diabetic icecream (my Dad's a diabetic). Otherwise take a quick look online - it's bound to bring up loads of recipes. Good luck.